Unit Award Scheme

116220 BLOOD AND ORGANS (UNIT 2): WHITE BLOOD CELLS AND IMMUNITY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what pathogens are and how the immune system responds to disease, ie using white blood cells	Student completed work
2	at least two types of white blood cells, eg phagocytes (neutrophils) and lymphocytes	Student completed work
3	the fact that phagocytes ingest pathogens and are non-specific, ie they attack and engulf any foreign body	Student completed work
4	the fact that lymphocytes can release proteins called antibodies specific to a pathogen's antigen	Student completed work
5	memory cells being produced in a response to foreign antigens	Student completed work
6	at least three pathogens that can be vaccinated for	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
7	describe how vaccination results in the manufacture of memory cells, which enable future antibody production to the pathogen to occur sooner, faster and in greater quantity.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 November 2021Level - Level Two