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A student saw the traffic light turned green and then walked across the road.
Which of the following shows the nervous pathway involved?
A photoreceptors on the retina → cerebrum → optic nerve → spinal cord
→ motor neurone → leg muscle
B photoreceptors on the retina → optic nerve → cerebrum → motor neurone
→ spinal cord → leg muscle
C photoreceptors on the retina → optic nerve → cerebrum → spinal cord
→ motor neurone → leg muscle
D photoreceptors on the retina → optic nerve → spinal cord → cerebrum
→ motor neurone → leg muscle

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Boxers may suffer from cerebellum damage as their head is frequently hit.
Which of the following is/are the possible symptom(s) of cerebellum damage?
(1) loss of memory
(2) problems in controlling eye movements
(3) personality change

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

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A girl pricked her finger on a pin accidentally. Which of the following best
describes her response?

A She felt pain first, and then withdrew her hand.

B She withdrew her hand first, and then felt pain.
C She withdrew her hand and felt pain at the same time.
D She did not withdraw her hand nor feel any pain.

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Which of the following statements about the spinal cord and the brain is/are
correct?
(1) The outer layer of the spinal cord is made up of nerve fibres while that of
the brain is made up of cell bodies of neurones.
(2) The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column while the brain is
protected by the cranium.
(3) The spinal cord is involved in reflex actions while the brain is not.

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Overdose of heroin can kill a person by stopping the breathing. Heroin probably
suppresses the functions of the

A cerebrum.
B cerebellum.
C medulla oblongata.
D spinal cord.

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Which of the following statements about hormones are correct?
(1) They are secreted in small amounts.
(2) They are secreted through a duct.
(3) They only act on target cells or organs.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following is the possible location where the cell body of this
neurone can be found?
A white matter of the cerebrum
B grey matter of the cerebrum
C grey matter of the spinal cord
D dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord

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Nerve impulses can only travel in the direction indicated in the diagram because
(1) neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft in one direction only.
(2) only axons are surrounded by myelin sheath.
(3) only axons secrete neurotransmitter.

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 A (1) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Which of the following is a voluntary action?

A increase in the rate of breathing when we are running
B constriction of pupils under bright light
C increase in saliva secretion when we see our favourite food
D answering the phone when it rings

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Which of the following correctly shows the types of neurones which transmit
nerve impulses between different parts of the human nervous system?
From the central nervous system
to an effector
From a receptor to the central
nervous system

A sensory neurone interneurone

B interneurone motor neurone
C motor neurone interneurone
D motor neurone sensory neurone

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Which of the following are essential to neurones for their normal functioning?
(1) able to make and secrete chemicals
(2) forming a complex network
(3) able to contract when nerve impulses arrive

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following comparisons between a reflex action and a voluntary

action is/are correct?
(1) A reflex action is inborn while a voluntary action is not.
(2) The speed of response of a reflex action is fast while that of a voluntary
action may be fast or slow.
(3) A reflex action always involves receptors while a voluntary action may not
involve receptors.
A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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 Which of the following endocrine glands can regulate the activities of other
endocrine glands?

A pituitary gland
B pancreas
C adrenal gland
D thyroid gland

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Which of the following is not a reflex action?

A A baby’s hand grasps when its palm is touched.
B A boy’s hand withdraws immediately after touching a hot object by
accident.
C An alarm sounds suddenly and a girl turns her head to look at it.
D A boy’s leg kicks when the boy is tapped gently below the knee cap of his
hanging leg.

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Which of the following statements about the human nervous system is/are
correct?
(1) The nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the
peripheral nervous system.
(2) The peripheral nervous system can generate sensations.
(3) The central nervous system consists of cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following would trigger a reflex action?
(1) Some dust particles get into the eyes.

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 (2) The hand touches a very hot object.
(3) Some ground pepper is inhaled into the nose.
A (2) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following correctly describes a reflex action?

A The stimulus is detected by an interneurone.

B Nerve impulses are passed from the motor neurone to the sensory neurone.
C Nerve impulses are always passed from the receptor to the effector via the
brain.
D The effector responds when it receives nerve impulses from the motor
neurone.

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Which is a motor neurone?
AP
BQ
CR
DS

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The nerve impulse passing along S will go to the

A lungs.
B heart.
C cerebrum.
D pituitary gland.

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Which of the following controls involuntary actions in humans?

A cerebellum
B cerebrum
C right cerebral hemisphere
D medulla oblongata

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Which of the following statements about endocrine glands is not correct?

A The liver is an endocrine gland.
B Endocrine glands are also called ductless glands.
C The secretion from the endocrine glands enters the blood stream by
diffusion.
D Endocrine glands can produce hormones.

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In the nervous pathway of the knee jerk reflex, which type(s) of neurone is/are
not present?
A X only
B Y only
C Z only
D X and Y only

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Reasoning and judgement are carried out by

A the cerebellum.
B the cerebrum.
C the endocrine glands.
D the medulla oblongata.

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In a reflex arc, which of the following results in the transmission of nerve
impulses in only one direction?
A Receptors can only send out nerve impulses but cannot receive them.
B Effectors can only receive nerve impulses but cannot send them out.
C Only the endings of an axon can secrete neurotransmitters.
D A synapse can only be stimulated by one type of neurotransmitter.

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The voluntary actions in humans are mainly controlled by

A the cerebellum.
B the cerebrum.
C the endocrine glands.
D the medulla oblongata.

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Which of the following is not an example of a reflex action?

A withdrawal of the hand from a hot object
B kicking of the leg when the tendon just below the knee cap is tapped
C blinking of eyes when an object moves towards them
D crying of a baby when it is hungry

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Compared with nervous coordination,
A the duration of the effect of hormonal coordination is short-term.
B hormonal coordination is faster in action.
C the response of hormonal coordination is more widespread.
D hormonal coordination is more important.

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Which of the following statements about hormonal coordination is correct?

A Its effect is usually short-term.
B It controls reflex actions.
C Hormones are produced by endocrine glands.
D Its areas of response are restricted to places with nerve supply.

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The brain and the spinal cord are protected by

A membranes and cerebrospinal fluid.

B membranes and grey matter.
C cerebrospinal fluid and grey matter.
D white matter and grey matter.

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After a traffic accident, a man found that he could feel pain but his hand did not
withdraw immediately when he touched a hot object accidentally. Which neurone
was likely damaged during the accident?
A sensory neurone
B motor neurone
C interneurone to the brain
D interneurone from the brain

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Which of the following statements about hormones is/are correct?

(1) Hormones are produced by ductless glands.
(2) Each hormone causes changes in one specific target organ only.
(3) Hormones are needed in only small amounts.
A (1) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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The action of a drunken person is slow and uncoordinated because the alcohol
adversely affects the functions of
(1) the cerebellum.
(2) the cerebrum.
(3) the spinal cord.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following statements about the human nervous system is not
correct?
A The human nervous system consists of the central and peripheral parts.
B Our brain belongs to the central nervous system.
C Our spinal cord belongs to the central nervous system.
D The cranial nerves link receptors and effectors to the spinal cord of the
central nervous system.

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Which of the following is not regulated by hormones in humans?

A secretion of saliva
B production of sperms
C conversion of stored glycogen to glucose
D development of secondary sexual characteristics

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Which of the following statements about voluntary actions is correct?
A Voluntary actions always give fast responses.
B In voluntary actions, the same stimulus always results in the same response.
C Voluntary actions are under the control of cerebellum.
D Voluntary actions may be initiated directly by the brain.

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