Describe the anatomy (70% marks) and effects (30% marks) of the sympathetic nervous system.
Most candidates had a suitable structure to their answers, those without a clear organisation of thought tended to gain fewer marks. In many cases incorrect information or limited detail, particularly around the anatomical organisation prevented higher marks
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