Figure 1 shows three different types of neuron. Use the letters from Figure 1 to answer the
following questions.
a) Which neuron is only found in the brain/ visual system/spinal cord?
A, B or C?
b) Which neuron carries nerve impulses from the brain/spinal cord to muscles/glands?
A, B or C?
c) Which neuron carries nerve impulses between neurons?
A, B or C?
Give one difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system.
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Name the types of neurons labelled A, B and C on figure 1 below.
Write your answers in the boxes provided.
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Information can only travel in one direction at a synapse.
Explain why neurons can only transmit information in one direction at a synapse.
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Explain the process of synaptic transmission.
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The adrenal gland is part of the endocrine system that produces adrenaline
to help the body prepare for the light or flight response
Using an example of a gland and hormone, outline the function of the endocrine system.
Do not use the adrenal gland/adrenaline as your example
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following questions.
a) Which neuron is only found in the brain/ visual system/spinal cord?
A, B or C?
b) Which neuron carries nerve impulses from the brain/spinal cord to muscles/glands?
A, B or C?
c) Which neuron carries nerve impulses between neurons?
A, B or C?
Give one difference between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system.
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(1 mark)
Name the types of neurons labelled A, B and C on figure 1 below.
Write your answers in the boxes provided.
, (3 marks)
Information can only travel in one direction at a synapse.
Explain why neurons can only transmit information in one direction at a synapse.
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(3 marks)
Explain the process of synaptic transmission.
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(4 marks)
The adrenal gland is part of the endocrine system that produces adrenaline
to help the body prepare for the light or flight response
Using an example of a gland and hormone, outline the function of the endocrine system.
Do not use the adrenal gland/adrenaline as your example
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