Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system destroys body cells.
(a(i))[1]

Suggest which organ in the body is targeted by the immune system in Type 1 diabetes.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe how antibodies work.

(b(i))[1]

Describe one cause of vitamin D deficiency in humans.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the effects of vitamin D deficiency in humans.

(c)[3]

Describe the influence of vitamin D deficiency on the development of Type 1 diabetes in mice. Use the data in Table 4.1 to support your response.

(d)[4]

Suggest the symptoms that mice with Type 1 diabetes would show.

(e)[3]

Describe the treatment for human patients with Type 1 diabetes.

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