Diseases and immunity: past paper questions
Real questions on diseases and immunity
The newest 20 of 143 written questions, plus 163 multiple-choice. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4c[3]
People with diabetes cannot control their blood glucose concentration. Figure 4.2 is a graph that shows the changes in blood glucose concentration after eating a meal in a person without diabetes and in a person with diabetes. 250 200 150 blood glucose concentration / mg per 100 cm 3 of blood 100 50 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 tim...
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4d[3]
Outline the treatment for type 1 diabetes.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3b(ii)[4]
Lymphocytes are one type of white blood cell. Explain how lymphocytes protect the body from infection.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q4b[3]
Blockages in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary heart disease. State three risk factors for coronary heart disease.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(i)[1]
Using the information in Fig. 3.1, calculate the percentage of people that catch norovirus by direct contact with an infected person. % (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(ii)[1]
In one area, 300 people caught norovirus. people Using Fig. 3.1, calculate how many of the 300 people caught the virus from contaminated water.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3c[4]
Describe ways to prevent the indirect transmission of norovirus.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3d[1]
Some viruses are transmitted through the air. State one body defence that may prevent a virus in the air from reaching the lungs.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q1b(i)[3]
Complete the sentences to describe the data shown in Fig. 1.2. Overall, the number of people infected . The two-year period with the largest change in the number of people infected is from to . In 2020, the number of people infected with gonorrhoea was
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q1b(ii)[1]
The population of the country was 800 000 people. Calculate how many people were infected with gonorrhoea in 2012. people
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q1c[1]
Gonorrhoea infections have been treated with an antibiotic called azithromycin. Each year this treatment has become less effective. Suggest one reason why fewer bacteria are now being killed by the antibiotic.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q1d[4]
Describe methods of controlling the spread of sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[5]
Use the information in Fig. 2.1 to complete Table 2.1. Table. 2.1 letter from Fig. 2.1 component of blood function red blood cell production of antibodies H phagocytosis platelet J
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2b(i)[1]
State the name of a pathogen that is transmitted by direct contact with blood.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2b(ii)[2]
State two ways that a pathogen can be transmitted indirectly.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[3]
Describe the role of antibodies in the defence against pathogens.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2d[3]
Explain how active immunity differs from passive immunity.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(i)[1]
State the type of organism that antibiotics are used to kill.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(ii)[2]
It is important to try and limit the development of antibiotic resistance. Describe ways of limiting the development of antibiotic resistance.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(iv)[1]
State the type of organism killed by antibiotics.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to describe the role of lymphocytes and relate this to the production of antibodies and the role of antibodies in protection from infection. Limited responses • Some candidates confused the terms antigen and antibodies. • Some candidates confused the role of the lymphocytes and phagocytes. • Some candidates attributed the role of antibodies to l...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/42 Q3(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
It was important to select the contaminated water section for the calculation. A few candidates used their own calculation from 3(b)(i).
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/32 Q3(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Candidates showed a good understanding of hygiene and prevention of infection.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/32 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
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