Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Coordination and response

Coordination and response — practice question

Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of parts from two organ systems that are active when a person sneezes. The left-hand picture shows part of the gas exchange system, while the right-hand picture shows part of the nervous system; it is not drawn to scale.
(a(i))[1]

State the name used for this type of automatic action.

(a(ii))[5]

Table 1.1 gives the names and functions of some human body parts involved when a person sneezes, together with the letters used for them in Fig. 1.1. Complete Table 1.1.

(b(i))[2]

On Fig. 1.2, label two structures that are visible in the cell.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw an X on the cell in Fig. 1.2 to show the location of a receptor molecule for a neurotransmitter.

(b(iii))[2]

Explain how the cell in Fig. 1.2 is adapted for transmitting impulses.

(c)[3]

Describe the differences between nervous communication and hormonal communication.

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