When a plant recognizes a pathogen's elicitors, it limits disease symptoms by initiating the response (HR) locally to limit the progression of disease.

Which of the following is true regarding a plant's response to pathogen elicitors?
a) It enhances disease symptoms to signal neighboring plants.
b) It triggers a systemic response throughout the plant.
c) It promotes rapid pathogen growth.
d) It inhibits the plant's defense mechanisms.