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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.1.HL:.tz0.39
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 39 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which describes inflammation?

A. Tissue damage increases fluid build-up, allowing immune cells to reach the site of damage.

B. The ability to stop an area of the body from continuing to bleed.

C. The skin has secretions that help to prevent disease from invading the body.

D. A localized decrease in the number of leucocytes at the site of tissue damage.

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

This was the 3rd easiest question in the paper for the candidates.

Syllabus sections

Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity » 13.1.2. Outline the mechanisms the body uses in response to damage or an infectious agent.
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity

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