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7 marksVectors, Microorganism Control and Immunity

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 5(c)

Describe the natural immunity transferred to an infant from the mother, and compare its characteristics with the artificial immunity gained through vaccination.

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  1. 5(a)(i)State TWO categories of disease other than degenerative and inherited, and identify the causative factor for each.[4 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Identify ONE trigger factor for asthma attacks and state ONE method used to treat it.[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)Explain the importance and purpose of childhood vaccinations to parents.[2 marks]

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