Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Digestive system

Digestive system — practice question

Fig. 3.1 shows the alimentary canal together with the organs linked to it. Several sections are marked with letters.
(a)[4]

Fill in Table 3.1 with the letter from Fig. 3.1 that identifies the part carrying out the function given.

(b(i))[1]

State which type of pathogen causes cholera.

(b(ii))[1]

One symptom of cholera is diarrhoea. Describe what the term diarrhoea means.

(b(iii))[2]

Outline how diarrhoea is treated.

(c)[2]

State two ways the body can protect itself against pathogens.

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