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Vectors, Microorganism Control and Immunity · CSEC Human and Social Biology

104 past-paper questions on Vectors, Microorganism Control and Immunity, part of Section D: Disease and Their Impact on Humans, from every CSEC Human and Social Biology paper on Quelpr.

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  1. 4(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Recommend FOUR precautions that residents could take during the flooding crisis to prevent the spread of diseases.
  2. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Name the disease that the Aedes aegypti mosquito carries and identify ONE other mosquito-borne disease.
  3. 6(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Explain why scientists predict that long dry seasons could increase levels of mosquito-borne diseases.
  4. 6(c)6 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Aside from awful body odour, explain THREE health challenges Brendon may experience as a result of these poor personal hygiene practices.
  5. 3(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Explain how the body prevents infection of the open wounds.
  6. 5(a)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Complete the life cycle diagram of the mosquito by filling in the missing stages.
  7. 5(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Describe how the Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits the dengue virus to humans.
  8. 5(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Outline TWO environmental control measures a community can undertake to reduce mosquito vectors, explaining why each is effective.
  9. 5(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Suggest ONE domestic action, other than community measures, to reduce dengue transmission in the home.
  10. 13(a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Define the term 'sterilization' in relation to disease prevention.
  11. 13(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Explain how thermal processing during canning prevents fish spoilage over extended storage.
  12. 13(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Name ONE other food preservation method that utilizes high temperatures.
  13. 13(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Define 'antibiotic' as applied in pharmaceuticals.
  14. 13(c)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Give ONE example of an antibiotic.
  15. 13(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Explain how misuse of antibiotics can disrupt the normal gut microbiome.
  16. 13(c)(iv)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Explain why antibiotic use must be strictly regulated and prescribed by a physician.
  17. 13(d)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Outline the key information to display regarding: (i) causative agent, (ii) vector/reservoir, and (iii) mode of transmission of leptospirosis.
  18. 9(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Define the biological term 'vector'.
  19. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Name the specific vector responsible for transmitting dengue fever in the Caribbean.
  20. 9(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2State the pathogen/causative organism that causes dengue fever.
  21. 9(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2State the specific clinical form of dengue fever characterized by bleeding manifestations.
  22. 9(b)(iii)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Explain how the dengue virus is transmitted from person to person by its vector.
  23. 13(a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Name the organism that causes leptospirosis.
  24. 13(b)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Identify the common animal vector of leptospirosis in the Caribbean.
  25. 13(c)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2List three mild symptoms associated with leptospirosis.
  26. 13(d)(i)10 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Suggest how extensive flooding can cause an increase in the transmission and incidence of leptospirosis.
  27. 13(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2State the medical treatment prescribed to an individual diagnosed with leptospirosis.
  28. 13(d)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Provide four actionable measures that community members can adopt to lower the incidence of leptospirosis.
  29. 1(c)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify TWO bad personal hygiene practices which may have caused athlete's foot.
  30. 1(c)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Suggest ONE treatment for athlete's foot.
  31. 8(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Name the vector for dengue fever.
  32. 8(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Name the microorganism responsible for dengue fever.
  33. 8(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2What is the name of the form of dengue in which there is bleeding?
  34. 8(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Name THREE OTHER signs or symptoms that could confirm her suspicion.
  35. 8(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Suggest TWO recommended practices in treating dengue fever.
  36. 8(c)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Leptospirosis is caused by another vector, rats. Suggest TWO methods of controlling rats.
  37. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Name the type of organism that causes Dengue.
  38. 6(d)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Suggest the name of the disease or syndrome with which the baby is born.
  39. 6(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Name ONE other drug that could cause babies to be underweight at birth.
  40. 8(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2What is meant by the term 'vector'?
  41. 8(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Name ONE vector found in the Caribbean region.
  42. 8(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Outline TWO measures the community can undertake to control the further spread of leptospirosis.
  43. 8(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Suggest ONE method of treatment for a person infected with leptospirosis.
  44. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2What is meant by the term 'sterilization'?
  45. 9(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Name TWO methods of sterilizing food or other materials.
  46. 9(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Explain how artificial passive immunity protects the individual.
  47. 9(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Outline TWO differences between artificial passive immunity and artificial active immunity.
  48. 13(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Suggest TWO functions of the liver that would be impaired as a result of liver disease.
  49. 13(c)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Identify THREE physiological effects of alcoholism other than tremors.
  50. 13(c)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Suggest TWO social effects that could arise as a result of alcoholism.
  51. 1(e)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2State the objective of the experiment shown in Figure 2.
  52. 1(e)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Identify ONE hazard associated with performing this microbiological culturing procedure.
  53. 5(b)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Explain the importance and purpose of childhood vaccinations to parents.
  54. 5(c)7 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Describe the natural immunity transferred to an infant from the mother, and compare its characteristics with the artificial immunity gained through vaccination.
  55. 6(b)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2Distinguish between the terms 'disinfectant' and 'antiseptic'.
  56. 2(c)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2Complete the drawing of the artery in Figure 5 to show the effects of nicotine on the artery, and annotate your drawing to explain how nicotine affects the artery.
  57. 4(a)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2Name TWO diseases that may result from this improper disposal of household refuse.
  58. 5(a)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2State TWO differences between sterilization and disinfection.
  59. 5(a)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2Suggest how sterilization and disinfection could be used when caring for a baby, providing TWO situations for EACH method.
  60. 5(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by the term 'antibiotic'.
  61. 5(b)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2014 · Paper 2Explain why the antibiotics are no longer effective for Shoba's recurring ear infections, and suggest measures she should take in the future to ensure antibiotic effectiveness.
  62. 1(c)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2016 · Paper 2Explain TWO factors that have contributed to the decline in both the incidence and mortality rates of infectious diseases since 1900.
  63. 5(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2016 · Paper 2Name TWO drugs used as medicines and ONE drug taken as an escape from reality.
  64. 5(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2016 · Paper 2Describe THREE social consequences resulting from the continued abuse or misuse of drugs.
  65. 1(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2Identify the drug that has the most negative impact on the user.
  66. 1(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2State which two drugs have the greatest impact on users' relationships with friends and family, and academic life.
  67. 1(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2Identify which gender is most likely to engage in substance abuse.
  68. 1(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2Identify which substance is most likely to be abused by persons across all economic backgrounds.
  69. 1(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2State which income bracket shows the highest levels of drug abuse.
  70. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2Explain the difference between a depressant and a stimulant, and give ONE example of EACH.
  71. 2(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2Explain the difference between physical and psychological dependence on drugs.
  72. 2(c)(iii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2Suggest THREE reasons why young people may start taking drugs.
  73. 5(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how a vector is different from a pathogen.
  74. 5(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Identify the pathogen and the vector responsible for dengue fever.
  75. 5(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest TWO symptoms of dengue fever.
  76. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define the term 'drug abuse'.
  77. 6(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Name TWO commonly abused legal (social) drugs in the Caribbean.
  78. 6(d)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Identify the form of immunity passed from mother to baby via breast milk.
  79. 9(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State what Zara does in Step 3 of the experiment shown in Figure 4.
  80. 9(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe what classmates should do at Step 2 to set up a control for this experiment.
  81. 12(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'sterilization' in relation to microorganisms.
  82. 12(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Name TWO processes that use heat to preserve milk.
  83. 12(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2State ONE method of sterilizing instruments used in a hospital.
  84. 12(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define what is meant by an 'antibiotic'.
  85. 12(b)10 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Provide advice on maintaining personal hygiene, including: TWO reasons for maintaining good personal hygiene, TWO methods of hand hygiene with reasons, and TWO methods of skin hygiene with reasons.
  86. 12(c)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how bacteria are transmitted to food when a housefly: a) feeds, b) walks, c) defecates.
  87. 12(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest TWO methods for controlling houseflies.
  88. 13(b)(iii)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Provide a report discussing THREE effects of alcohol on the human body and TWO effects of alcoholism on society.
  89. 1(a)(i)a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Name the vector that transmits dengue.
  90. 1(a)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Name the vector that transmits malaria.
  91. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State the name of the organism that causes dengue.
  92. 1(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State TWO signs or symptoms of dengue.
  93. 1(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify ONE method of preventing the spread of dengue.
  94. 6(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name the vector responsible for the spread of dengue fever, and state TWO signs or symptoms of the disease.
  95. 6(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State TWO measures taken by health authorities, and ONE measure taken by households, to control the spread of dengue fever.
  96. 6(b)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain in detail how a visit from one infected person can lead to a fresh outbreak of malaria in a territory where it has been eradicated.
  97. 6(c)6 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain how knowledge of passive and active immunity may be used to protect an individual from contracting malaria, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
  98. 5(a)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Name the vector for leptospirosis and the vector for gastroenteritis.
  99. 5(b)13 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Write educational information for your community about BOTH leptospirosis and gastroenteritis, covering: Name of disease, Signs and symptoms, Ways to prevent pathogens from entering the body, and Prevention and control…
  100. 5(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Name the mosquito that causes dengue and state TWO symptoms of dengue.
  101. 5(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain how a mosquito spreads dengue.
  102. 6(a)6 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Label stages A and B and write down the approximate duration of the developmental processes I, II, III, and IV on Figure 4.
  103. 5(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Identify the single-celled organism that causes malaria, and state TWO tissues or organs it destroys in the human body.
  104. 5(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2016 · Paper 2List THREE symptoms of malaria.

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