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2.3 The nervous system and brain

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A man damaged his spinal cord in his neck in an accident. After the accident, he could not feel anything in his legs and could not move his legs.

a.

Explain why the man could not feel anything in his legs.

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b.

Explain why the man could not move his legs.

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c.

Explain why spinal injuries like this are difficult to treat.

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d.

Scientists are investigating the use of stem cells to treat spinal injuries.

Suggest how stem cells could be used to treat this man's injury.

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2.3 The nervous system and brain Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /2.3 The nervous system and brain

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.

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