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Homeostasis, Excretion and Coordination

Quick questions on The nervous system and reflexes explained: O-Level Biology

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What is the parts of the nervous system?
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The nervous system has two parts:
What is the reflex arc?
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A reflex action is a fast, automatic response to a stimulus, often protecting the body from harm. It follows a fixed pathway called the reflex arc:
What is q1?
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Name the two parts of the central nervous system. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State the function of a motor neurone. [1 mark]
What is q3?
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Explain why a reflex action is faster than a voluntary one. [2 marks]

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