CSEC Biology and HSB Notes

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;

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. 

SYLLABUS REFERENCE  CSEC HSB  [D6] discuss sexually transmitted infections (STIs);  [D7] discuss Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV / AIDS);  [D8] describe the effect of STIs on the pregnant mother and the foetus. CSEC BIOLOGY  [B10.5] discuss the treatment and control of the four main groups of disease. 

SYLLABUS REFERENCE  CSEC HSB [D11] discuss the impact of diseases on the human population; Important definitions, especially with respect to managing disease in a community.  CSEC BIOLOGY  [B10.6] discuss the social, environmental and economic implications of disease with reference to both plant and animal diseases. 

SYLLABUS REFERENCE  CSEC HSB  [D5] discuss gastrointestinal diseases;  [B1.9] describe the causes and effects of constipation and diarrhoea