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How the brain and spinal cord are protected

The same question, asked 3 times: 2023*, 2024*, 2025. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    21
    (a) How is the brain and spinal cord protected in human beings ? (b) State one main function each of (i) Medulla and (ii) Cerebellum.
  2. Question 2

    2024

    30
    (a) List two constituents of Central Nervous System (CNS). How are these components protected from injuries ? (b) Write two limitations of the use of electrical impulses.
  3. Question 3

    2024

    35 (a)
    (i) Distinguish between hormonal co-ordination in plants and animals. (ii) Which part of the brain is responsible for – (1) intelligence (2) riding a bicycle (3) vomiting (4) controlling hunger (iii) How is brain and spinal-cord protected against mechanical injuries ?
  4. Question 4

    2024

    21 (A)
    (i) Write the significance of peripheral nervous system in human beings. (ii) How is human brain protected from mechanical injuries and shocks ?
  5. Question 5

    2025

    22
    (a) How is brain protected in our body ? (b) A doctor finds in one of his patients that he is not maintaining a proper posture and balance of his body. State the region of brain and also the part of brain which is responsible for it.