Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

(a)[2]

State any two hormones that are released by the ovaries.

(b)[1]

State the organ that antibodies pass through in order to reach the fetus.

(c(ii))[2]

Describe the advantages of breastfeeding a baby during the first six months of life.

(c(iii))[2]

State two methods, apart from breastfeeding, by which a baby may gain immunity.

(d)[3]

Explain the importance of an antibody's shape.

(e)[1]

State the chemical elements found in all proteins and also present in carbohydrates and fats.

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