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Date November 2016 Marks available 3 Reference code 16N.3.HL.TZ0.6
Level Higher level Paper Paper 3 Time zone TZ0 / no time zone
Command term Describe Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Outline the neural control of the process of swallowing.

[3]
a.

Describe an example of learned behaviour.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

a. «usually» autonomic reflex

b. «usually» involuntary/automatic
OR
not controlled consciously

c. coordinated by medulla «oblongata»

d. can be voluntary/consciously controlled «by cerebral cortex»

a.

a. learned behaviour is behaviour that is taught or received through experience

Allow other definition.

b. named organism 

eg: Chimpanzees.

Allow human, people, etc, providing it is explicitly written.

c. named/description of behaviour

eg: Sticks used to spear juicy grubs.
eg: learning a language.

b.

Examiners report

[N/A]
a.
[N/A]
b.

Syllabus sections

Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics) » A.4 Innate and learned behaviour
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics)
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour

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