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The Nervous System

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
7.9 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 79 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

44% of this chapter's 64 questions

Needs a diagram
25%

16 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer28
  • MCQ8
  • Definition7
  • Sequencing5
  • Biological term4
  • Diagram3
  • Correct the statement3
  • Reasoning3

Most frequent topics

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Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

4(ii)

How are the Cytons and Axons of neurons arranged in the following?

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2(iii)

Arrange the terms in each group in the correct order. Write them in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined.

2(iv)

Read the explanations given below and name the structures:

7(v)

Vineet’s day begins with a cup of piping hot coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant present in coffee which increases the circulation of Adrenaline in the body. Vineet feels refreshed, alert and focussed.

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2(ii)

Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined:

4(v)

Mohan is fond of playing basketball. His concentration is on shooting the ball into the opponent’s basket as given in the picture.

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Select the correct answer to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2(ii)

Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in correct order to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined:

2(v)

State the exact location of the following structures: