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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology practice

Which of the following best explains why an individual with an existing illness might be more prone to new infections?

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Health, disease and the development of medicines

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Which of the following best explains why an individual with an existing illness might be more prone to new infections?.

  1. A.Their body's core temperature is consistently lower.
  2. B.Their immune system may be weakened or compromised.
  3. C.They have developed a specific immunity to all other pathogens.
  4. D.Their circulatory system becomes more efficient at transporting pathogens.

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