Nervous Questions

GCSE BIOLOGY
NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

QUESTIONSHEET 1
Low Demand Questions

(a)
Which two of the following organs are parts of the nervous system? Circle two organs.
heart
(b)
brain
lungs
arteries
nerves
veins
skin
[2]
Name the organ in which you would find receptors sensitive to

(i)
light.
(ii)
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sound.
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e.c
(iii) touch.
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Name two body organs which contain receptors that are sensitive to chemicals.
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ma
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w.c
(c)
TOTAL / 7
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QUESTIONSHEET 2
A student carried out an investigation to find out how sensitive the skin was on different parts of the body.
The student placed two points of a compass gently on a persons skin and recorded whether they could feel two
points or one point.
This was repeated with the points of the compass being moved closer together until the person could only detect
one point of the compass.
The investigation was carried out on different parts of the body.
The results are shown in the bar chart.
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distance apart of
compass points when
only one point felt.
/cm
2.5
1.5
e.c
0
foot
palm of
hand
back of
hand
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0.5
arm
fingertip
leg
part of body
How far apart were the points of the compass when the subject could only detect one point
(i)
on the palm of the hand?
ma
(a)
(ii) on the foot?
he
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(b)(i)
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w.c
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Which part of the body was most sensitive?
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(ii) Which part of the body was least sensitive?
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(c)
Which two parts of the body were equally sensitive?

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(d)
Name one other stimulus to which the skin is sensitive.

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TOTAL / 7
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QUESTIONSHEET 3

(a)
Name the organs which produce each of the following hormones.

Choose from this list.
ovaries
(i)
brain
liver
stomach
pancreas
testes
kidney
testosterone.
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(ii) insulin.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
e.c
(iii) oestrogen.
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How are hormones carried around the body?
ctiv
(b)
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(c)(i)
Which hormone is lacking in a person who suffers from diabetes?
ma
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(ii) How does the urine of a person suffering from diabetes differ from that of a healthy person?
ww
w.c
he
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TOTAL / 6
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QUESTIONSHEET 4

The diagram shows a section of the eye.
E
D
A
B
Name the parts of the eye labelled A, B, C, D and E.
Choose names from this list
e.c
(a)
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A:........................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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B: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
C: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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D: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
E: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Which part of the eye:

(i)
choroid
lens
pupil
sclera
optic nerve
iris
ciliary muscle
contains cells sensitive to light?
ww
w.c
(b)
retina
he
suspensory ligament
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) controls the amount of light entering the eye?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) connects the eye to the brain?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) holds the lens in position?
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TOTAL / 9
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QUESTIONSHEET 5
Medium Demand Questions

The diagrams show the front of the eye.
A
B
(a)
22
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11
Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
e.c
A: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
B: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b)
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C: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Which of the two diagrams shows the eye in poor light conditions?
What causes the eye to change from the condition shown in diagram 2 to that shown
in diagram 1?
he
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
ww
w.c
(c)
ma
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
TOTAL / 5
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QUESTIONSHEET 6
The table shows the changes in the level of glucose in the blood of two people, A and B after drinking a
solution of glucose in water.
Blood glucose
concentration
3
/mg per 100 cm blood
(a)
Person B
80
130
160
110
85
80
110
160
260
145
110
100
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Person A
e.c
Time after drinking glucose

/minutes
0
30
60
90
120
150
The figures for person A have been plotted on the graph. Plot the figures for person B.
ctiv
300
[3]
250
ma
200
glucose
concentration
150
/mg per 100cm3
blood
he
100
ww
w.c
50
30
60
90
120
150.00
time /minutes
3
When the blood glucose level rises above 180 mg per 100cm of blood, glucose appears in the urine.
(b)(i)
Which of the two people has diabetes?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Give a reason for your answer.
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(c)
Explain why the urine of person B contained glucose.

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TOTAL / 6
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QUESTIONSHEET 7
The diagram shows a section through the eye

H
I
G
F
D
C
e.c
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Match one of the letters from the diagram with each of the functions given in the table.
Letter of part of eye
ww
w.c
he
ma
Function
Carries nerve impulses from the eye to the brain.
Controls the amount of light entering the eye.
Alters its shape to focus on near or distant objects.
Forms a transparent layer at the front of the eye.
Holds the lens in position.
Contains muscles which contract to focus on near objects.
Forms a tough, outer layer to the eye.
Contains light-sensitive cells.
Becomes narrower in bright light.
[9]
TOTAL / 9
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QUESTIONSHEET 8

(a)
Name the response which would be produced by each of the following stimuli.
(i)
Dust in the eye.
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(ii) Dust in the throat.
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(iii) Bright light being shone in the eye.
(iv) Food in the mouth.
e.c
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What name is given to these types of responses?
ctiv
(b)
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If plants are illuminated from one side they show a response to this stimulus.
(i)
ma
(c)
Which part of the plant shows the response?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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(ii) What is the response made by this part of the plant?
(d)
ww
w.c
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
How do plant roots respond to
(i)
water?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) gravity?
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TOTAL / 9
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QUESTIONSHEET 9
The diagram shows some of the processes which affect the levels of glucose in the body.
Food
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some glucose
changed into fat
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e.c
glucose in the blood.

normal level = 100mg per 100 cm3
hormone B
ma
glucose used
by cells
glucose stored
in organ C
What process is represented by the arrow labelled A?
he
(a)
(b)
ww
w.c
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
In which process do cells use glucose?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c)(i)
Name hormone B.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Where is hormone B produced?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) In what circumstances is hormone B produced?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d)
Name organ C.
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TOTAL / 6
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QUESTIONSHEET 10
Some of the following statements are true and some are false.
Tick () the box if the statement is true.
1. Reflex actions are controlled by the brain.
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2. The lens focuses light onto the retina.
e.c
3. Diabetes is caused by lack of the hormone adrenaline.
ctiv
4. Hormones are carried in the blood.
ma
5. Receptor cells in the ear help us to maintain balance.
ww
w.c
he
6. Hormonal responses are faster than nervous responses.
7. The release of an egg from a woman's' ovaries is controlled by hormones.
8. Light enters the eye through the cornea.
9. Insulin is produced by the ovaries.
10. A symptom of diabetes is the presence of protein in the urine.
TOTAL / 5
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QUESTIONSHEET 11
A student carried out an experiment to measure the reaction time of two people.
Each person had to press a buzzer when a light flashed on.
The time taken for each person to react was recorded and plotted on the chart.
The test was carried out 10 times.
0.5
Person A
Person B
0.3
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reaction time
/seconds
0.4
0.1
0
2
10
ctiv
e.c
0.2
attempt number
What was the slowest reaction time?
ma
(a)(i)
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
he
(ii) What was the fastest reaction time?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Describe how the reaction time of person B changed over the 10 attempts.
ww
w.c
(b)
..............................................................................................................................................................................
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(c)
What was the stimulus in this experiment?

......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(d)
How would the persons' reaction time have differed if they had been given a drink of
alcohol before the experiment?
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TOTAL / 7
GCSE BIOLOGY
QUESTIONSHEET 12
The diagram shows the main stages in a reflex action.

A
receptor cells
stimulus
effector organ
(a)
response
ctiv
e.c
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central nervous
system
The stimulus in this reflex action was a hot plate touching the hand.
Where are the receptor cells located?
ma
(i)
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
he
(ii) Name the type of nerve cell labelled A.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
ww
w.c
(iii) Name the type of nerve cell labelled B.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) There is a third nerve cell between nerve cells A and B.
Where is this nerve cell located?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(v) What would be the response to the hand touching a hot plate?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(vi) How is this response brought about?
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TOTAL / 6
GCSE BIOLOGY

QUESTIONSHEET 13
High Demand Questions

The diagram shows a section of the eye.
om
e.c
Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
A: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
ma
B: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
C: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
he
D: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
ww
w.c
(a)
ctiv
TOTAL / 4
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QUESTIONSHEET 14
The table shows the level of glucose in the blood before, during and after a 10 minute period of vigorous
exercise.
The exercise started at 10 minutes.
Blood glucose
concentration
3
/mg per 100 cm blood
94
94
94
62
85
90
94
Time /minutes
e.c
(a)
om
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Plot a line graph of these figures.
ctiv
100
90
ma
blood glucose 80
concentration
/mg per 100cm3
blood
70
50
10
ww
w.c
he
60
(b)
[3]
15
20
25
30
time /minutes
What is the normal level of blood glucose for this person?

......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c)
Explain why the blood glucose level fell during the period of exercise.
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(d)
What caused the rise in the blood glucose level between 15 and 20 minutes?
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TOTAL / 9
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QUESTIONSHEET 15
The diagram shows the position in the body of some of the endocrine glands.
B
C
Gland
A
B
C
D
Hormone produced
FSH
Adrenalin
Ovaries
[4]
he
State three effects of adrenalin on the body.
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
ww
w.c
(b)
Name of gland
Pituitary
ctiv
Complete the following table.
ma
(a)
e.c
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TOTAL / 7
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QUESTIONSHEET 16
The diagram shows an outline of nervous and hormonal co-ordination.
Hormonal coordination
Nervous coordination
stimulus
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stimulus
gland
e.c
receptor organ
neurone
hormones
produced
ctiv
central nervous
system
blood
organ
responds
response
(a)
ww
w.c
he
effector organ
ma
neurone
response
Give three ways in which the two methods of co-ordination are similar.
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(b)
Give three ways in which the two methods of co-ordination are different.
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TOTAL / 6
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QUESTIONSHEET 17
The diagram shows the pathway of a reflex arc.

A
B
X
(a)
e.c
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Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
ctiv
A: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
B: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
C: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
ma
D: .......................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Draw arrows on the diagram to show the direction of a nerve impulse in the parts
labelled B and D.
[2]
he
(b)
(c)
What is the name of the gap between the parts labelled B and C?
(d)
ww
w.c
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
How does the nerve impulse pass across this gap?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e)(i)
If the nerve to the arm were cut along the line marked X- - - - X, how would this affect the persons
movement?
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Give a reason for your answer.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
TOTAL / 10
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QUESTIONSHEET 18
The diagram shows some of the events in the regulation of blood glucose.
Detected by the
Rise in blood
glucose concentration.
Secretes more of
the hormone
om
Normal blood
glucose
concentration
Blood glucose falls to
normal concentration
(80-100mg per 100cm3
blood).
e.c
Liver increases the

conversion of
(a)(i)
ctiv
to glycogen
Complete the diagram of the regulation of blood sugar by writing in the spaces.
[3]
(ii) What is the normal concentration of glucose in the blood?
Suggest two circumstances when the concentration of glucose in the blood might rise.
he
..............................................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
ww
w.c
(b)
ma
......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
TOTAL / 7
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QUESTIONSHEET 19
The diagram shows some of the hormones concerned with the female reproductive system.
brain
X
hormone A released
which causes egg
to develop in ovary
ovary
e.c
om
hormone C
inhibits the
production of
FSH
ctiv
hormone B released
affects lining of uterus
(a)
Name the structure labelled X.
ma
uterus
(b)
Name hormone A.
he
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
Name hormone B.
ww
w.c
(c)(i)
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) How does hormone B affect the uterus lining?
..............................................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(d)
Name hormone C.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(e)
Some types of infertility in women can be treated by taking the drug clomiphine which acts
by inhibiting the production of oestrogen.
Explain how this increases the chances of a woman becoming pregnant.
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......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
TOTAL / 8
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QUESTIONSHEET 20

(a)
The level of water in the blood is controlled by a negative feedback system.

What is meant by feedback?
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......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
om
The passage describes the control of blood water level.
e.c
In the hypothalamus of the brain special cells, called osmoreceptors, respond to changes in the blood.
When the blood pressure is low the hypothalamus responds by causing the pituitary gland to secrete a
hormone which causes the body to reabsorb more water. When blood pressure is too high the
hypothalamus responds by causing the pituitary gland to secrete less of the hormone soTOTAL
the body
/8
reabsorbs less water
ctiv
Use the information in the passage and your own knowledge to complete the flow diagram of the control
of blood water.
[10]
Fall of water
level in blood
ma
(ii)
(i)
water level in the blood
cells
he
in the
(iii)
more hormone
(iv)
PITUITARY GLAND
ww
w.c
(b)
less hormone
(iv)
more absorption of
less reabsorption of
(v)
(v)
by the body in the
by the body in the
(vi)
(vi)
blood water rises,
blood water (vii)
blood pressure (viii)
blood pressure falls
urine becomes (ix)
urine becomes (x)
TOTAL / 11
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(a)
QUESTIONSHEET 21
Give a function of each of the following,

(i) lens.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) optic nerve.
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......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) iris.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
The diagram shows two eyes focused on objects at different distances from the eye.
State which object eye X is focused on.
he
(i)
ma
ctiv
e.c
(b)
ww
w.c
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State which object eye Y is focused on.
......................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
TOTAL / 5

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GCSE BIOLOGY

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Low Demand Questions

Name the organ in which you would find receptors sensitive to

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Low Demand Questions

on the palm of the hand?

(ii) on the foot?

Which two parts of the body were equally sensitive?

Name one other stimulus to which the skin is sensitive.

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Low Demand Questions

Name the organs which produce each of the following hormones.

Which hormone is lacking in a person who suffers from diabetes?

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Low Demand Questions

Which part of the eye:

contains cells sensitive to light?

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

Time after drinking glucose

Which of the two people has diabetes?

Explain why the urine of person B contained glucose.

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

The diagram shows a section through the eye

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

Dust in the eye.

(iv) Food in the mouth.

Which part of the plant shows the response?

(ii) What is the response made by this part of the plant?

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

glucose in the blood.

What process is represented by the arrow labelled A?

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

2. The lens focuses light onto the retina.

3. Diabetes is caused by lack of the hormone adrenaline.

4. Hormones are carried in the blood.

5. Receptor cells in the ear help us to maintain balance.

6. Hormonal responses are faster than nervous responses.

7. The release of an egg from a woman's' ovaries is controlled by hormones.

8. Light enters the eye through the cornea.

9. Insulin is produced by the ovaries.

10. A symptom of diabetes is the presence of protein in the urine.

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

What was the slowest reaction time?

(ii) What was the fastest reaction time?

What was the stimulus in this experiment?

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

Medium Demand Questions

The diagram shows the main stages in a reflex action.

(ii) Name the type of nerve cell labelled A.

(iii) Name the type of nerve cell labelled B.

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION

High Demand Questions

Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.

NERVOUS & HORMONAL CO-ORDINATION