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5.2.2 The brain

5.2.2 The brain

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A patient has a tumour deep inside their brain. The tumour is pressing on the region of the brain that controls breathing rate.

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Name the region of the brain that the tumour is pressing on.

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Explain why brain tumours are difficult to treat.

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Doctors used an MRI scan before deciding how to treat the patient.

Suggest one advantage of using an MRI scan.

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5.2.2 The brain Questions

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2 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.2.2 The brain. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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