Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

The body possesses defences that act against pathogens.
(a(i))[1]

Define the term pathogen.

(a(ii))[2]

State two ways a pathogen can be transmitted.

(a(iii))[2]

Complete Table 4.1 by giving examples of the body’s defences.

(b(i))[3]

Describe how they do this.

(b(ii))[1]

State one way modern medicine can support the body’s defence against pathogens.

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