Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) · CAIE 0610
14 Coordination and response
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Coordination and response
- Describe the role of the skin in maintaining a constant internal body temperature when a p… (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain how negative feedback is involved in returning blood temperature to normal when a … (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe the effects of adrenaline on the body during a 'fight or flight' response. (4 marks, Describe)
- Describe the distribution of rod cells and cone cells in the retina, and explain how this … (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain how the eye is able to focus clearly on a nearby object, referring to the ciliary … (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe the roles of rod cells and cone cells in the retina. (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain how a nerve impulse is transmitted across a synapse from one neurone to the next. (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain how auxins cause a seedling root to grow downwards in response to gravity. (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe the pathway of a nerve impulse through a reflex arc when a person's hand touches … (4 marks, Describe)
- Compare the nervous system with the endocrine system as methods of communication in the hu… (4 marks, Compare)
- Explain why a reflex action, such as blinking when an object moves towards the eye, occurs… (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe how the pupil of the eye responds to a sudden increase in light intensity, naming… (4 marks, Describe)
- Describe the roles of rod cells and cone cells in vision, including where each type of cel… (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain how insulin and glucagon work together to maintain a stable blood glucose concentr… (4 marks, Explain)
- Adrenaline and insulin are both hormones that affect blood glucose concentration. Compare … (4 marks, Compare)
- Explain why hormones are described as part of the endocrine system rather than the nervous… (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain why maintaining a stable blood glucose concentration is important for cells in the… (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe how the body returns blood glucose concentration to normal when it rises above th… (4 marks, Describe)
- Explain why it is important for the body to maintain a constant blood glucose concentratio… (4 marks, Explain)
- Describe how the body responds when blood glucose concentration falls below the set point. (4 marks, Describe)
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