Differentiate between

Innate immunity and acquired immunity.

Innate immunity

Acquired immunity

Innate immunity is the immunity by the virtue of genetic constitutional makeup i.e. it is inherited from parents.

acquired immunity is the resistance to a disease which an individual acquires during his lifetime.

It is present in the body without any external stimulation or a previous infection

It may be the result of either a previous infection or readymade antibodies supplied from outside.

Example, identifying and destroying foreign cells in the white blood cells

Example, venom antibodies are injected into the body of a person who has been bitten by a snake