Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Coordination and response

Coordination and response — practice question

Neurones are components of the nervous system, and they are linked to one another by synapses.
(a(i))[3]

Describe how a neurone’s structure is linked to its function.

(a(ii))[1]

State the names of the organs that form the central nervous system.

(b(i))[3]

Outline the route in a reflex arc when bright light is shone into the eye.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why reflexes happen in people who are unconscious.

(c(i))[3]

State the names of the labelled features in Fig. 4.1: E, F and G.

(c(ii))[1]

Draw an arrow on Fig. 4.1 to indicate the direction of signal movement across the synapse.

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