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Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system: Edexcel A‑Level Biology B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B exam question on 9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 7(a): In mammals, the hypothalamus has a role in thermoregulation. The diagram shows a cross section of a human brain. Y X Z W Which structure is the hypothalamus? (1

  2. Q8(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 8(a): The diagram shows a cross section of a spinal cord. X Which of the following are the name and location of the neurone labelled X? (1) A motor neurone in the dor

  3. Q4(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 4(a)(i): Which region of the brain controls the heart rate? (1) A W B X C Y D Z

  4. Q2(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    3 marks9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 2(a): Compare and contrast the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. (3)

  5. Q2(b)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 2(b)(i): State one function of the cerebellum. (1)

  6. Q2(b)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 2(b)(ii): State the part of the brain the soldier used to think about moving his right arm. (1)

  7. Q2(b)(iii)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    2 marks9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 2(b)(iii): Explain why this soldier had problems moving his right arm. (2)

  8. Q7(c)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 7(c)(i): State the part of the brain responsible for osmoregulation. (1)

  9. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 2(a)(i): The diagram shows a section through the spinal cord. Y X Which row correctly names the structures labelled X and Y? (1) X Y A motor neurone dorsal root B motor

  10. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 2(a)(ii): Which region of the brain only controls breathing and heart rate? (1) A cerebellum B cerebrum C hypothalamus D medulla oblongata

  11. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 3

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2018 Paper 3, question 1(a): Which letter labels the part of the brain that controls heart rate? (1)

  12. Q2(a)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.4 Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(a): The diagram shows a vertical section through a human brain. X Y Z Which row of the table correctly matches the regions X, Y and Z with their functions? (1) Cont
All 12 questions on Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q7(a) (1 mark): In mammals, the hypothalamus has a role in thermoregulation. The diagram shows a cross section of a human brain. Y X Z W Which structure is the hypothalamus? (1
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q8(a) (1 mark): The diagram shows a cross section of a spinal cord. X Which of the following are the name and location of the neurone labelled X? (1) A motor neurone in the dor
  3. June 2022, Paper 2, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Which region of the brain controls the heart rate? (1) A W B X C Y D Z
  4. November 2021, Paper 3, Q2(a) (3 marks): Compare and contrast the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. (3)
  5. November 2021, Paper 3, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): State one function of the cerebellum. (1)
  6. November 2021, Paper 3, Q2(b)(ii) (1 mark): State the part of the brain the soldier used to think about moving his right arm. (1)
  7. November 2021, Paper 3, Q2(b)(iii) (2 marks): Explain why this soldier had problems moving his right arm. (2)
  8. November 2021, Paper 3, Q7(c)(i) (1 mark): State the part of the brain responsible for osmoregulation. (1)
  9. June 2019, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): The diagram shows a section through the spinal cord. Y X Which row correctly names the structures labelled X and Y? (1) X Y A motor neurone dorsal root B motor
  10. June 2019, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Which region of the brain only controls breathing and heart rate? (1) A cerebellum B cerebrum C hypothalamus D medulla oblongata
  11. June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which letter labels the part of the brain that controls heart rate? (1)
  12. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(a) (1 mark): The diagram shows a vertical section through a human brain. X Y Z Which row of the table correctly matches the regions X, Y and Z with their functions? (1) Cont

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