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CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B13.1 Coordination and response Exam Style Questions Paper 2

CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B13.1 Coordination and response Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

What are examples of involuntary actions?
  1   widening of the pupil in dim light
  2   increasing the pulse rate during exercise
  3   contracting muscles to pick up a pencil
(A)  1, 2 and 3

(B)  1 and 2 only

(C)  1 and 3 only

(D)  2 and 3 only

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : B

Question

A person looks at a tree in the distance and then starts to read a book. Which changes occur in the eye to enable the person to read their book?

 

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : A 

Question

A person touches a hot object and pulls their hand away. This is a reflex action. What is the pathway for the reflex action?

(A) stimulus → motor neurone →  relay neurone → sensory neurone  →response
(B) stimulus  →relay neurone → motor neurone → sensory neurone →  response
(C) stimulus  → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → response
(D) stimulus→  sensory neurone →  motor neurone  → relay neurone → response

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

The diagram shows a neurone and associated structures.

Which type of neurone is shown and in which direction do impulses travel?

▶Answer/Explanation

Ans :A

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