Biology GCSE
Nervous system and reaction time
What Nervous system and reaction time means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nervous system and reaction time
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Linking practical evidence back to the biological function of the nervous system, including receptors, coordination centres and effectors.
Topics that use Nervous system and reaction time
- Structure and function (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Central nervous system
- Coordination
- Data recording and analysis
- Effector
- Effectors
- Experimental design and control variables
- homeostasis
- Human reaction time
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