Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows a photomicrograph of human blood.
(a)[5]

Use the details in Fig. 2.1 to finish Table 2.1.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of a pathogen transmitted through direct contact with blood.

(b(ii))[2]

State two ways a pathogen may be passed on indirectly.

(c)[3]

Describe the role of antibodies in defence against pathogens.

(d)[3]

Explain how active immunity is different from passive immunity.

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