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Name the type of neurone shown in Figure 1.1.
See it on the paper →Complete the sentence about neurones. Neurones cells specialised CONUCt
See it on the paper →Neurones form part of a reflex arc. Figure 4.1 shows the three different types of neurones in a reflex arc. Q R Figure 4.1 Identify the neurone in Figure 4.1 that is connected to a muscle.
See it on the paper →Table 4.1 shows the number of neurones found in the brains of some different species. Table 4.1 species number of neurones in the brain chimpanzee 28000000000 gorilla 33400000000 human 86000000000 orangutan 32600000000 Identify the species in Table 4.1 which has the lowest number of neurones in its brain.
See it on the paper →Identify the organs from Fig. 3.1 that are part of the central nervous system (CNS). and
See it on the paper →Identify the organs from Fig. 3.1 that are part of the central nervous system (CNS). and
See it on the paper →Identify the part labelled Y in Fig. 4.1. Y
See it on the paper →State the letter from Fig. 1.1 that identifies part of the nervous system.
See it on the paper →which drawing in Fig. 1.1, A, B or C, represents the motor neurone.
See it on the paper →Identify which drawing in Fig. 1.1, A, B or C, represents the motor neurone.
See it on the paper →Name the nerve that carries impulses from the eye to the brain.
See it on the paper →Fig. 10.1 shows a type of neurone. receptor direction of impulse spinal cord Fig. 10.1 Identify the type of neurone shown in Fig. 10.1.
See it on the paper →In a reflex arc, which structure carries nerve impulses towards the central nervous system?
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Some candidates correctly identified that neurone P is connected to a muscle. Limited responses • Some candidates knew that the neurone was a motor neurone and could not identify it from the diagram.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q4(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates used the data in the table to identify the species which has the lowest number of neurones in its brain. Limited responses • There were insufficient incorrect responses to identify common errors.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
Candidates generally selected their responses from the diagram with most gaining the mark. Those that did not often selected the brain and adrenal glands or the combination of the liver and pancreas.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/32 Q3(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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