Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sense organs

Sense organs — practice question

(a(i))[2]

State two features that make amphibians different from every other vertebrate group.

(a(ii))[2]

Identify the structures marked G and H on Fig. 3.1.

(b(i))[3]

Identify the cell structures K, L and M on Fig. 3.2.

(b(ii))[1]

State the names of the 2 parts that make up the mammalian central nervous system.

(c(i))[2]

On Fig. 3.3, place the letter P to indicate the fovea and the letter Q to indicate the blind spot.

(c(ii))[5]

Describe and explain how the rod cells and cone cells are distributed in Fig. 3.3.

(c(iii))[2]

Suggest how the number and spread of rod cells and cone cells across the retina of a nocturnal mammal would differ from those in a human retina.

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