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The brain: Edexcel GCSE Biology questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Biology exam question on The brain (specification points 2.10–2.12), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7(a)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(a)(i): Explain why tumours can be detected using CT scans. (2)

  2. Q7(a)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(a)(ii): This person has reduced vision. Name the part of the brain responsible for vision. (1)

  3. Q7(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(b): Tumours can also be detected by PET scanning. Before a PET scan, a radioactive form of glucose is injected into the bloodstream of a person. Explain why this gl

  4. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 3(a): Which is a function of the cerebellum? (1) A to control balance B to control breathing rate C to control heart rate D to control blood pressure

  5. Q3(b)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 3(b)(i): Label the cerebral hemisphere on Figure 5. (1)

  6. Q3(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksThe brain
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 3(b)(ii): State two functions of the cerebral hemispheres. (2) 1 2

  7. Q4(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2023 Paper 1 Higher, question 4(c)(i): Which region of the brain is labelled structure X? (1) A cerebellum B cerebral hemisphere C medulla oblongata D spinal cord

  8. Q10(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2023 Paper 1 Foundation, question 10(c)(i): Which region of the brain is labelled structure X? (1) A cerebellum B cerebral hemisphere C medulla oblongata D spinal cord

  9. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2022 Paper 1 Higher, question 4(b)(ii): The impulse travels to the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is labelled in Figure 4. occipital lobe (Source: © Magic mine/Shutterstock) Figure 4

  10. Q4(b)(iii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2022 Paper 1 Higher, question 4(b)(iii): State the sense most likely to be affected if the occipital lobe is damaged. (1)

  11. Q10(b)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2022 Paper 1 Foundation, question 10(b)(ii): The impulse travels to the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is labelled in Figure 19. occipital lobe (Source: © Magic mine/Shutterstock) Figure 1

  12. Q10(b)(iii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2022 Paper 1 Foundation, question 10(b)(iii): State the sense most likely to be affected if the occipital lobe is damaged. (1)

  13. Q1(b)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    November 2021 Paper 1 Higher, question 1(b)(i): State one other way that brain tumours can be detected. (1)

  14. Q1(b)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksThe brain
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    November 2021 Paper 1 Higher, question 1(b)(ii): Describe why a brain tumour is difficult to treat. (2)

  15. Q7(b)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(b)(i): Name the part of the brain labelled X. (1)

  16. Q10(a)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksThe brain
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Higher, question 10(a)(i): Calculate the difference between the number of neurones in the brain of the rat and the brain of the frog. Give your answer in standard form. (2) neurones

  17. Q7(a)(iii)

    Specimen · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markThe brain
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    Specimen Paper 1 Higher, question 7(a)(iii): Name the region of the central nervous system responsible for vision. (1)
All 17 questions on The brain, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(a)(i) (2 marks): Explain why tumours can be detected using CT scans. (2)
  2. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): This person has reduced vision. Name the part of the brain responsible for vision. (1)
  3. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(b) (2 marks): Tumours can also be detected by PET scanning. Before a PET scan, a radioactive form of glucose is injected into the bloodstream of a person. Explain why this gl
  4. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which is a function of the cerebellum? (1) A to control balance B to control breathing rate C to control heart rate D to control blood pressure
  5. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Label the cerebral hemisphere on Figure 5. (1)
  6. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): State two functions of the cerebral hemispheres. (2) 1 2
  7. June 2023, Paper 1 Higher, Q4(c)(i) (1 mark): Which region of the brain is labelled structure X? (1) A cerebellum B cerebral hemisphere C medulla oblongata D spinal cord
  8. June 2023, Paper 1 Foundation, Q10(c)(i) (1 mark): Which region of the brain is labelled structure X? (1) A cerebellum B cerebral hemisphere C medulla oblongata D spinal cord
  9. June 2022, Paper 1 Higher, Q4(b)(ii) (1 mark): The impulse travels to the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is labelled in Figure 4. occipital lobe (Source: © Magic mine/Shutterstock) Figure 4
  10. June 2022, Paper 1 Higher, Q4(b)(iii) (1 mark): State the sense most likely to be affected if the occipital lobe is damaged. (1)
  11. June 2022, Paper 1 Foundation, Q10(b)(ii) (1 mark): The impulse travels to the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is labelled in Figure 19. occipital lobe (Source: © Magic mine/Shutterstock) Figure 1
  12. June 2022, Paper 1 Foundation, Q10(b)(iii) (1 mark): State the sense most likely to be affected if the occipital lobe is damaged. (1)
  13. November 2021, Paper 1 Higher, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): State one other way that brain tumours can be detected. (1)
  14. November 2021, Paper 1 Higher, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe why a brain tumour is difficult to treat. (2)
  15. June 2019, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(b)(i) (1 mark): Name the part of the brain labelled X. (1)
  16. June 2019, Paper 1 Higher, Q10(a)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the difference between the number of neurones in the brain of the rat and the brain of the frog. Give your answer in standard form. (2) neurones
  17. Specimen, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): Name the region of the central nervous system responsible for vision. (1)

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