Life Sciences Grade 12 · NSC September 2025 P1 (Eastern Cape) · Question 2.3.3
Tabulate TWO visible structural differences between neurons B and D.
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Question 2.3.3 of Life Sciences Grade 12 Paper 1, NSC Preparatory Examination (Eastern Cape DoE, September 2025). It tests the Term 2 ATP topic Responding to the Environment (Humans).
- TermTerm 2
- ATP topicResponding to the Environment (Humans)
- PaperPaper 1
- Marks5 marks: 2 points, 2 marks each
Diagram: reflex arc
Answer
5 marks| Neuron B (sensory) | Neuron D (motor) |
|---|---|
| Unipolar | Multipolar |
| Enters the spinal cord through the dorsal root | Leaves the spinal cord through the ventral root |
Study this in your textbook: CAPS Annual Teaching Plan, Grade 12, Term 2: Genetics, Nerves & Homeostasis.
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