Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

(a)[2]

Describe ways to reduce the risk of a mother passing HIV to her infant.

(b(i))[2]

Using the data in Table 3.1, describe the effect of breastfeeding on the chance of developing an infection.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of a blood cell that plays a part in the immune response.

(b(iii))[4]

Describe ways in which infants can obtain passive immunity.

(b(iv))[3]

Describe how immunity acquired by vaccination is different from passive immunity.

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