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Neuron structure
Label dendrite, cell body, axon and nerve ending and explain their roles.
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Control and Coordination
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How messages travel
Describe electrical impulses and chemical transmission across synapses.
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Types of neurons
Match neuron types with information flow in the nervous system.
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Brain parts and jobs
Relate forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, cerebellum and medulla to functions.
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Action types
Classify actions based on control and speed of response.
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Reflex arc pathway
Order receptor, sensory neuron, spinal cord, motor neuron and effector.
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Plant growth movements
Describe directional growth responses to stimuli.
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Types of tropism
Match plant responses with light, gravity, water and chemicals.
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Auxin and bending
Connect unequal auxin distribution with bending of shoots.
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Growth or quick movement?
Compare tropic movements with movements such as touch response in Mimosa.
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Why hormones are needed
Describe slower but longer-lasting control through hormones.
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Glands and hormones
Match pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenals, testes and ovaries with key hormones.
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Insulin and glucose
Describe how insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels.
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Adrenaline response
Connect adrenaline with increased heart rate, breathing and alertness.
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Nerves vs hormones
Contrast speed, pathway, duration and target of two control systems.
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