AHMEDABAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ASSIGNMENT 2

Grade and Section IGCSE -II Subject: Biology

Date Given on: 25-07-2022 Date of Submission: 30-07-2022
Chapter Name /Topic Ch -9 Transport in animals and ch-10 disease and Immunity

Name of student Roll No.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions are compulsory to attempt.

Choose the correct option(p2)

1. The diagram shows human blood as seen through a light microscope.
A person’s blood is unable to clot.
Which component of the blood is not functioning properly?

2. Antibodies are found in the:

A Cow’s milk B Infant’s milk C White blood cells D Mother’s milk

3. The diagram shows a vertical section through a human heart.

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4. The mechanical barrier which is broken by the mosquito is :
A Blood B Erythrocytes C Epidermis D Sweat

5. The diagrams show four different stages in one heartbeat.

What is the correct order for the stages after stage P?

AQ→R→S
BR→Q→S
CR→S→Q
DS→R→Q

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 Theory (P4)
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Figure 1
Explain how the structure of an artery, as shown in Fig.1, is related to its functions.

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b) State the function of red blood cells.

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c) Mammals have a double circulation system.

Explain what is meant by a double circulation system.
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2. Some white blood cells produce antibodies as part of the body’s defence against
pathogens. Describe the role of antibodies in the defence of the body.
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2. Pathogens for transmissible diseases can be transmitted either through direct contact
or indirect contact.
The table gives examples of ways in which pathogens can be transmitted.
Identify the examples of direct contact by placing a tick 〈✓) in the correct boxes in
the table.

Example Direct contact

air

blood

bodily fluids

contaminated food

contaminated surfaces

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3. The body has barriers to defending itself against pathogens. State three chemical
barriers of the body.
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4. State the advantage of a blood clot to our body.
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