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Quiz: Human Defence Barriers

AQA GCSE Combined Science specification.

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Building on what you've learned about disease, let's test your knowledge of human defence barriers like skin, mucus, cilia, and stomach acid!

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Which human defence barrier prevents pathogens from entering through cuts?

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Which of the following are examples of human defence barriers? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} sweeps mucus and pathogens out of the respiratory system.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What does stomach acid do to pathogens?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of these statements about cilia is correct?

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Which statements about human defence barriers are true? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} acts as a physical barrier, while {{blank1}} traps pathogens in the respiratory system.

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Why are cilia important in the respiratory system?

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