Question 13
FThe figure shows part of the lining of the trachea.
Figure: The lining of the trachea, showing the cells that trap and remove pathogens
a.[2]
Name X and Y.
b.[3]
Describe how X and Y work together to remove pathogens from the airways.
c.[2]
Explain what happens to the pathogens after the mucus has been swallowed.
3.1 Communicable diseases Questions
176 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 3.1 Communicable diseases, covering 3.1.1 Communicable (infectious) diseases, 3.1.2 Viral diseases, 3.1.3 Bacterial diseases, 3.1.4 Fungal diseases, 3.1.5 Protist diseases, 3.1.6 Human defence systems, 3.1.7 Vaccination, 3.1.8 Antibiotics and painkillers, and 3.1.9 Discovery and development of drugs. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.