1. Spread of disease Defence mechanisms Structure of microbes
Name the three types of microbes and draw a labelled diagram of each.
Why is wearing rubber gloves important for health when dealing with cuts?
What is the normal temperature of the human body and the temperature that bacteria can grow at?
Spread of disease
Describe the six ways that disease can spread.
Give the name of the method and an example.
What are harmful microbes called within the body?
Microbes
Immunisation
Describe what immune means.
Describe how vaccination prevents us getting a disease
Why should we only use a tiny amount of a weakened microbe?
Suggest an advantage of vaccinating people in this way.
Defence mechanisms
Briefly describe the main defence mechanisms of the human body.
E.g. Skin- The skin acts as a barrier to microbes