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Voluntary action

GCSE Biology · key term

Voluntary action

Definition

An action that is consciously chosen, such as raising a hand.

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Edexcel GCSE Biology · 1BI0

Specification 2.10B · Paper 1

Revise: Brain Structure and Function

Edexcel Biology past papers

Exam tips

1
Match the function precisely: the cerebral hemispheres initiate voluntary actions, whereas the cerebellum coordinates those movements.

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