Question

innate immunity and
acquired immunity ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The innate immune response consists of physical, chemical and cellular defenses against pathogens. ... The second line of defense against non-self pathogens is called adaptive immune response.Adaptive immunity is also referred to asacquired immunity or specific immunityand is only found in vertebrates.

Answer 2

Answer:

Innate immunity:-

1. It is a non−pathogen specific type of defense mechanism.
2. It is inherited from parents and protects the individual since birth.  
3. It operates by providing barriers against the entry of foreign infectious agents.  
4. It does not have a specific memory.  

Acquired immunity:-

1. It is a pathogen specific type of defense mechanism.  
2. It is acquired after the birth of an individual.
3. It operates by producing primary and secondary responses, which are mediated by B−lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes.
4. It is characterized by an immunological memory.