Differences between innate and adaptive immunity

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Questions:

Explain in detail why it is so critical for your immune system to be able to distinguish it's own cells from foreign cells. How is this done?
What are some key differences between innate and adaptive immunity. What are some similarities?
What is the difference between MHC I and MHC II. Be through in your response.
Explain how superantigens work and why this would be problematic for your immune system.
What are the benefits of the complement system being activated?
What is the difference between T-independent and T-dependent B cell responses?

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