In groups of four, answer the following questions for the group you are placed in.

Only one
member will submit a hard copy for the presentation and each student has to present in the
groups. The due date for the presentation and submission of work will be on the 1 st of
February, 2023.
Group 1 30 marks
1) Discuss the meaning of the term health. Focus on physical, mental and social aspects of
health.
2) Explain the categories into which diseases can be grouped. Include physical, mental,
social, chronic, infectious and degenerative diseases.
Group 2 30 marks
1) Define the term, “immune response”.
2) Explain innate immunity and acquired immunity.
3) List and explain the steps in Humoral immunity.
Group 3 30 marks
1) Explain the types of immunity.
2) Explain the role of memory cells in long-term immunity. T- and B- memory cells.
Group 4 30 marks
1) Describe the mode of action of phagocytes. Include role of mast cells and histamine
production; complement; phagocytes as antigen presenting cells.
2) Relate the molecular structure of a typical antibody molecule to its function. Use of
labelled diagram of typical antibody showing its ‘Y- shaped’ structure; include the
function of the various parts; specificity of antibody to antigen.