A student says that a reflex action is faster than a voluntary action because the impulse does not enter the central nervous system. Which statement best corrects the student?
The impulse enters the cerebral cortex but does not involve a synapse in the pathway.
The impulse enters the cerebellum but does not involve receptors in the affected tissue.
The impulse enters the medulla but does not involve a motor neurone to the effector.
The impulse enters the spinal cord but does not involve the conscious part of the brain.
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.