| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.3.SL.TZ1.6 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | State | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The cortex of the brain consists of several regions.
State whether this view of the brain shows the left side or the right side.
[1]
a.
Outline the function of Broca’s area.
[2]
b.
Markscheme
left «side»
a.
a. speech production
b. language comprehension/processing
c. damage leads to difficulty in verbalising thoughts
b.
Examiners report
[N/A]
a.
[N/A]
b.
Syllabus sections
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Core topics) » A.2 The human brain
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