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    The document discusses vectors that spread pathogenic diseases, identifying mosquitoes as a vector that transmits malaria and two other vector-borne diseases. It also describes two control measures for stages in a mosquito's lifecycle. Additionally, it compares the characteristics of hypertension and malaria in a table and discusses three strategies hypertensive patients can use to control their signs and symptoms. Finally, it addresses two socioeconomic impacts of disease on the Caribbean population.

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    The document discusses vectors that spread pathogenic diseases, identifying mosquitoes as a vector that transmits malaria and two other vector-borne diseases. It also describes two control measures for stages in a mosquito's lifecycle. Additionally, it compares the characteristics of hypertension and malaria in a table and discusses three strategies hypertensive patients can use to control their signs and symptoms. Finally, it addresses two socioeconomic impacts of disease on the Caribbean population.

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    BIOLOGY FORM 5 HEALTH & DISEASE 11/4/2020

    NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
    1. Insect vectors are involved in the spread of some pathogenic diseases.

    a. What is a vector? (2 marks)

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    b. Identify two vector borne diseases and the vector responsible for their

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    c. Describe control measures for ANY TWO stages in the life cycle of a mosquito.

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    2. Complete the following table to compare the diseases hypertension and malaria for each
    characteristic given.  (8 marks)

    Characteristic  Disease 
    Hypertension  Malaria 
    Disease Category 
    Disease cause    
    TWO signs/symptoms   
     
    BIOLOGY FORM 5 HEALTH & DISEASE 11/4/2020
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    3. DISCUSS THREE strategies that can be used by hypertensive patients to control their

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    4. Discuss TWO SOCIO-ECONOMIC impacts of disease on the Caribbean population.

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