A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is stopped. Brain cells in that part of the brain die.
A woman has a stroke that damages her cerebellum.
Suggest two difficulties the woman may have after the stroke.
A stroke that damages the medulla oblongata is more likely to cause death than a stroke that damages the cerebellum.
Explain why.
A man has a stroke that damages part of his cerebral hemispheres.
Suggest one ability that the man may lose.
43 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 2.3 The nervous system and brain, covering 2.3.1 Structures and functions of the brain, 2.3.2 Imaging brain function with scanning, 2.3.3 Limitations in treating nervous system damage, 2.3.4 Neurones and impulse transmission, and 2.3.5 Structure and function of a reflex arc. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.