Explore free A-level Biology revision articles about the biological basis of cardiovascular disease, HIV and AIDS, and cystic fibrosis. These explanations can support students studying AQA, OCR A or Edexcel Salters–Nuffield Biology, although the precise content required varies between exam boards.
Diseases revision articles
- Cardiovascular Disease – Diseases Ep 1
Cardiovascular disease is a non-communicable disease; it is not caused by a pathogen and cannot be passed from person to person. Most cardiovascular disease begins… Continue Reading → - HIV and AIDS – Diseases Ep 2
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus which can eventually lead to development of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). However, it is not the virus itself… Continue Reading → - Cystic Fibrosis – Diseases Ep 3
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder affecting specific channel proteins in cell-surface membranes. In this article we will look at how it is inherited, how… Continue Reading →
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