A Sensory neurone/afferent neurone;
B Motor neurone/efferent neurone;
C Effector organ/biceps;
D Ventral root;
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Identify the above apparatus.
(b) State the function of the above apparatus.
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September 13, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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August 22, 2019
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August 22, 2019
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August 22, 2019
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August 14, 2019
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August 14, 2019
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August 14, 2019
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August 13, 2019
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The diagram below shows a mammalian bone. Use it to answer questions that follow.
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August 13, 2019
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August 13, 2019
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August 13, 2019
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