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Diseases and immunity — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

B10.1· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2005–2022· Multiple choice

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Question 1: Which structures in the human breathing system contain goblet cells and cilia? A alveoli and bronchi B alveoli and pleural membranes C bron…Question 2: Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D…Question 3: Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D…Question 4: Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D…Question 5: What would be effective in preventing the spread of HIV? A chlorinating all drinking water B screening of blood before transfusions C steri…Question 6: Which statement about adrenaline is not correct? A Adrenaline is transported in the blood plasma. B Adrenaline lowers the blood glucose con…1 / 2
Question 7: The table shows components of blood and their functions. Which row is correct? blood component function of component A plasma antibody form…Question 8: Which component of the blood produces antibodies? A plasma B platelets C red blood cells D white blood cellsQuestion 9: The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope. Which component produces antibodies? B C A DQuestion 10: The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope. Which component produces antibodies? B C A D2 / 2

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Q1 · Which structures in the human breathing system contain goblet cells and cilia? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

6 Which structures in the human breathing system contain goblet cells and cilia? A alveoli and bronchi B alveoli and pleural membranes C bronchi and trachea D pleural membranes and trachea

1 marks

Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

Q2 · Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of… 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

9 Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D sterilisation

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

Q3 · Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of… 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

8 Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D sterilisation

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

Q4 · Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of… 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

10 Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D sterilisation

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q5 · What would be effective in preventing the spread of HIV? 0653/12 May/June 2014

11 What would be effective in preventing the spread of HIV? A chlorinating all drinking water B screening of blood before transfusions C sterilisation of showers, baths and toilets D thorough cooking of all food

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2014

Q6 · Which statement about adrenaline is not correct? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

10 Which statement about adrenaline is not correct? A Adrenaline is transported in the blood plasma. B Adrenaline lowers the blood glucose concentration. C The heart is one of the target organs for adrenaline. D The liver destroys adrenaline.

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q7 · The table shows components of blood and their functions 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

6 The table shows components of blood and their functions. Which row is correct? blood component function of component A plasma antibody formation B platelets transport of carbon dioxide C red blood cells blood clotting D white blood cells phagocytosis

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q8 · Which component of the blood produces antibodies? 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

6 Which component of the blood produces antibodies? A plasma B platelets C red blood cells D white blood cells

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Answer: D

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Q9 · The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

7 The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope. Which component produces antibodies? B C A D

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Answer: B

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Q10 · The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

7 The diagram shows components of blood as seen with a light microscope. Which component produces antibodies? B C A D

1 marks

Answer: B

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