Unit 3.

Immunity and Diseases

Grade VII
 Recall Questions.
1. Define Immune System.
Ans: The immune system is a complex network of organs,
cells and proteins that defends the body against infection,
whilst protecting the body's own cells.
2. Why should we vaccinated?
Ans: A vaccine consisting of dead or weakened pathogens is
injected into the body. This is called vaccination. Vaccines
injected into your body and used to protect against diseases
such as polio, tetanus, mumps, measles and tuberculosis.
Recall Questions.
3. What is passive immunity how is it different from
innate immunity?
Ans: Passive immunity is the type of immunity provided
by antibodies created outside of the person’s own body
while innate immunity is present in a person from
birth. The physical and chemical barriers work
together to produce innate immunity
4. What are Pathogens?
Ans: . Pathogens are very tiny livings things that can only
seen with microscope. There are million and millions
Recall Questions.
Present inside us and around us in the air, the soul and water.
Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi etc.
5. Discuss any two health strategies to be used in your local
community.
Offering opportunities for socializing and community
engagement, which can enhance mental and emotional well-
being.
Decreasing noise and air pollution, which can affect respiratory
and cardiovascular health.