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In a sleep study, a participant's heart rate (A) and breathing rate (B) continue to be regulated during sleep. After waking, the participant remembers an instruction (C) and remains balanced while standing (D).

The cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum and medulla oblongata control these processes.

Which identification is correct?

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A

A and C are both controlled by the cerebral hemispheres.

B

C and D are both controlled by the medulla oblongata.

C

A and B are both controlled by the medulla oblongata.

D

B and D are both controlled by the cerebellum.

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2.3 The nervous system and brain Questions

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111 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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