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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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Showing 14 of 64 matching questions (78.5 marks).

14 questions

4(a)

The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord depicting a phenomenon. Study the diagram and answer the questions:

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1(c)

The statements given below are incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement by changing the underlined words of the statements:

1(d)

Given below are sets of five terms each. Rewrite the terms in correct order in a logical sequence. Example: Large intestine, Stomach, Mouth, Small intestine, Oesophagus. Answer: Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine.

4(b)

Mention the exact location of the following:

7(b)

The diagram given below is an external view of the human brain. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

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1(a)

Name the following:

5(b)

Give scientific reasons for the following statements:

7(b)

Briefly explain the following terms: