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OCR A-Level Biology A past-paper questions on 5.1.5.5 Reflexes and coordinating responses, 2016–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 4 questions on Reflexes and coordinating responses, as a list
- June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(c) (2 marks): The nervous system of a cat coordinates a response to stop objects becoming stuck in their throat. Sensory receptors at the back of the throat detect the stimul
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q16(c) (2 marks): Complete the following passage using the most appropriate terms. The knee-jerk reflex is an example of a spinal reflex as it only goes through the whereas the b
- June 2018, Paper 1, Q23(c)(i) (2 marks): Suggest how the Moro reflex helps to prevent harm to a newborn baby. [2]
- June 2018, Paper 1, Q23(c)(ii) (3 marks): The Moro reflex gradually disappears and usually stops completely after babies reach nine months. Other reflexes develop as children grow older. Describe a refl
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