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Friday 10 May 2024 Morning
GCSE (9—1) Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/01 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
an HB pencil
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last
name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly
shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 95.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you stan your answer.
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1 There are receptors on the inside and outside of your body.
A receptor detects a stimulus.
(a) Receptors are found in sense organs.
Draw lines to connect each sense organ with the correct stimulus.
Sense organ Stimulus
Ear Chemicals in the air
Eye Light
Nose Sound
[2]
(b) If you touch something very hot, your hand pulls away immediately.
This is a reflex response.
(i) Reflex responses are automatic.
Write down one other word that describes a reflex response.
(ii) A reflex response is carried out by an effector.
What is the effector that pulls your hand away when you touch something hot?
Tick (✓) one box.
Brain
Kidney
Muscle
Skin
[1]
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(c) Reflex responses are controlled by the nervous system.
The diagram shows a cell that carries electrical impulses.
{i) What type of cell is shown in the diagram?
Tick (J) one box.
Blood cell
Nerve cell
Sperm cell
[1]
(ii) Complete the sentence to explain what would happen if structure C was removed from the cell.
Put a Engg around the correct option.
The speed of nervous impulses would decrease / increase / stay the same.
[1]
{iii) Which part, A, B, C or D, allows impulses to be transmitted to other cells like this one?
Tick (J) one box.
B
D
[1]
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