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5.2 The human nervous system

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A person touches a hot surface and withdraws their hand before becoming consciously aware of the pain. Which sequence correctly describes the pathway taken by the electrical impulses?

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A

receptor -> motor neurone -> relay neurone -> sensory neurone -> muscle

B

receptor -> sensory neurone -> relay neurone -> motor neurone -> muscle

C

receptor -> relay neurone -> sensory neurone -> motor neurone -> muscle

D

receptor -> sensory neurone -> motor neurone -> relay neurone -> muscle

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5.2 The human nervous system Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.2 The human nervous system

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.2 The human nervous system, covering 5.2.1 Structure and function, 5.2.2 The brain, 5.2.3 The eye, and 5.2.4 Control of body temperature. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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