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THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM [CSEC HSB]

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SYLLABUS REFERENCE  [B3.13] describe the structure and function of the lymphatic system  [B3.14] describe how tissue fluid and lymph are formed 

VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES [CSEC BIOLOGY & CSECHSB]

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SYLLABUS REFERENCE  CSEC HSB [D12] explain the effect of vectors on human health; [D13] describe the life cycle of the mosquito and housefly;  [D14] discuss mosquito-borne diseases;  [D15] explain the importance & methods of controlling vectors that affect human health.  CSEC BIOLOGY  [B10.2] identify the stages in the life cycle of a mosquito;  [B10.3] discuss the role of the mosquito as a vector in the transmission of pathogenic diseases;  [B10.4] suggest appropriate methods of control of each stage of the life cycle of the mosquito;

BODY'S DEFENSE AGAINST DISEASE [CSEC BIOLOGY & HSB)

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SYLLABUS REFERENCE  CSEC HSB [D20] explain the types of immunity; [D21] distinguish between immunity and immunisation; vaccine and vaccination. CSEC BIOLOGY  [B4.5] describe the role of blood in defending the body against disease;  [B4.6] explain how the principles of immunization are used in the control of communicable diseases.