HMS, BM EQ-Bank 98

Outline how the nervous system coordinates a footballer's response when attempting to catch a high ball in wet conditions. (3 marks)

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The response involves:

Specialised receptors detecting both the ball and rainy conditions
Sensory pathways transmitting environmental information to CNS
Integration of balance and positional information in cerebellum
Motor neurons activating appropriate muscle groups for the catch with additional force needed for wet conditions

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The response involves:

Specialised receptors detecting both the ball and rainy conditions
Sensory pathways transmitting environmental information to CNS
Integration of balance and positional information in cerebellum
Motor neurons activating appropriate muscle groups for the catch with additional force needed for wet conditions