Which statement describes an ethical issue in investigating brain function?
Damage in case studies is rarely confined to one region of the brain.
Only a small number of patients have damage to the same brain region.
Patients with brain damage may not be able to give informed consent.
Brain regions are linked, so one function may involve several regions.
135 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 3.1 Coordination and control – the nervous system, covering 3.1.1 Structure of the nervous system, 3.1.2 Coordinated response, 3.1.3 The reflex arc, 3.1.4 Structure of the eye, 3.1.5 Defects of the eye, 3.1.6 Structure and function of the brain, 3.1.7 Difficulties of investigating brain function, and 3.1.8 Limitations in treating nervous system damage. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.