3.1 Communicable diseases

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Lymphocytes and Immunisation

a.

What name is given to foreign proteins on the surface of pathogens that trigger an immune response?

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  • Antibiotics [ ]
  • Antigens [ ]
  • Antibodies [ ]
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b.

The human body has non-specific defences to prevent pathogens from entering or causing harm. Draw a line from each defence to the body part that provides it.

  • Defence:
    • AAA: Acid that destroys pathogens in swallowed food or mucus.
    • BBB: Ciliated cells and mucus that trap and sweep away inhaled pathogens.
  • Body Part:
    • Stomach
    • Heart
    • Trachea (windpipe)
    • Kidneys
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c.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct word from the options: benign, malignant, metastatic.

"A tumour that remains in one place, usually contained within a membrane, and does not invade neighbouring tissues is described as a ____________ tumour."

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d.

Malignant tumours are cancers. Which two statements describe malignant tumours?

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  • They are always harmless and do not grow.
  • They have cells that can split off and travel in the blood to other organs.
  • They are contained within a protective outer sheath and never spread.
  • They can invade and destroy healthy neighbouring tissues.
  • They can only develop in skeletal muscles.
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e.

Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. In 2015, a national campaign was launched to immunise children against measles. Scientists monitored the rate of measles infections per 100,000 citizens in the years following.

Table 1 shows the data.

YearConfirmed measles cases (per 100,000 residents)
201445.2
201612.8
20183.5
20200.8

What does Table 1 show about the rate of confirmed measles cases from 2014 to 2020?

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f.

Suggest a reason for the trend you described in Question 5.

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g.

Which type of blood cell is responsible for producing antibodies in response to vaccination?

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  • Red blood cells [ ]
  • Platelets [ ]
  • White blood cells [ ]
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h.

Suggest one reason why some parents might refuse to allow their children to receive the measles vaccine. Do not refer to the pain of the injection in your answer.

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