Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

Polio is a viral illness that can damage nerves in humans. In one region, polio vaccination started in 1957. Fig. 6.1 presents the number of polio cases in this region from 1950 to 1970.
(a(i))[3]

Calculate the percentage change in the number of polio cases from 1950 to 1952 in Fig. 6.1. Give your answer to two significant figures.

(a(ii))[5]

Explain how vaccination leads to the pattern shown between 1958 and 1970 in Fig. 6.1.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why the polio vaccine does not protect you against other diseases.

(b)[3]

Outline how a blood clot forms and how it can stop infections.

(c)[1]

State the name of the blood component that carries blood cells.

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