BODY COORDINATION

1. Diagram 1 shows a cross section of the spinal cord and the nerves
connected to it.
Y X

Z
Q

DIAGRAM 1
a) (i) Name the structure
X:………………………………………..
Y:………………………………………..
Z:………………………………………..

(ii) What is the function of neurone Y?

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b) (i) Name the gap labeled Q.

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(ii) In what form is a message transmitted across gap Q?

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c) In Diagram 2, mark with arrow to show the path taken by nerve impulse track..

d) (i) State the type of action is involved in Diagram 2.

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(ii) Name the part of the nervous system which controls the action in (c)

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e) Predict what will happen if neurone X is damage.

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DIAGRAM 3

Diagram 3 shows the main parts of human brain.

a) Name the parts labelled P, Q and R and one function of each part.

(i) P :…………………………………………………………………………………..

Function:…………………………………………………………………………..

(ii) Q:…………………………………………………………………………………..

Function:…………………………………………………………………………..

(iii) R:……………………………………………………………………………

Function:…………………………………………………………………………

b) The surface of part P is folded .

State the advantage of this.

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c) State one function of part R.

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 3. Diagram 3.1 shows the endocrine system of a woman

Diagram 3.1

(a) (i) Name gland X

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(ii) What will happen to the woman if gland X produces lesser hormone?

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(b) (i) Name gland Y.

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(ii) Give one function of the hormone produced by gland Y.

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 (c) Diagram 3.2 shows individual P has an abnormal height as compared to
individual Q who is normal.

Diagram 3.2

(i) Based on the endocrine system, what is the cause of such abnormal height in
individual P?

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(ii) Which indocrine gland is involved in (c)(i)?

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SECTION C

1. (a) State four differences between voluntary action and involuntary action.
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(b) Figure 1 shows several actions of student.

Removing hand Knee jerk

from a hot object

Actions

Dropping a hot Lifting leg after stepping

bun after picking it on a sharp pin

Figure 1

Study the above body responses. Explain how a concept can be developed based
on the information in figure 1.
(i) Identify two common characteristics.
(ii) Develop initial concept
(iii) Give other examples and non-examples in relation to the concept.
(iv) Explain the actual concept [6]