Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The immune system

The immune system — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows a scanning electron micrograph of a macrophage engulfing some bacteria.
(a(i))[3]

Describe the way macrophages engulf bacteria.

(a(ii))[3]

Explain the roles of lysosomes in cells such as macrophages.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the percentage change in the number of new TB cases in the USA from 1993 to 2018. Show all your working.

(b(ii))[2]

Use Fig. 2.2 to describe the pattern in the number of new TB cases in the USA between 1993 and 2018.

(c)[1]

Suggest an advantage of calculating the number of new cases per $100\,000$ each year in the prevention and control of TB across the world.

(d)[2]

State two reasons why reducing the number of TB cases worldwide is difficult.

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