Fig. 1 shows a mosquito feeding on human blood.
Fig. 1
Mosquitoes can carry transmissible diseases such as malaria.
Define the term transmissible disease.
[2]
Using information from Fig. 1, suggest how the mosquito is adapted for feeding on human blood.
The human body has a number of defences against disease.
State the name of the mechanical barrier which is broken by the mosquito.
[1]
Some components of blood defend the body against disease.
Table 1 contains the names of three of the components of blood.
It also states three defence mechanisms.
Complete Table 1 by placing a tick (✓) in the box that matches each defence mechanism to the correct component of blood.
Table 1
defence mechanism | component of blood | ||
platelets | red blood cells | white blood cells | |
antibody production | Â | Â | Â |
blood clotting | Â | Â | Â |
phagocytosis | Â | Â | Â |
The body also has chemical barriers against disease.
State the name of two chemical barriers in the body.
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