Biology 5090 · O Level · Immunity

Immunity — practice question

Pathogens are responsible for transmissible diseases.
(a)[2]

Draw a line from each transmissible disease to the pathogen type that causes it.

(b(i))[3]

When the cholera pathogen is inside the small intestine it produces a [BLANK]. This causes [BLANK] ions to be secreted into the small intestine. The water potential inside the small intestine will [BLANK], causing water to move into the intestine.

(b(ii))[2]

If the project is successful, calculate the maximum number of cholera deaths in 2030.

(b(iii))[4]

Describe how vaccination can make people immune to a disease.

(b(iv))[3]

Discuss the practical difficulties of using this vaccine in different parts of the world.

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