Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Control and coordination in mammals

Control and coordination in mammals — practice question

Fig. 8.1 shows an electron micrograph of part of a cholinergic synapse.
(a)[3]

On Fig. 8.1, use label lines and letters to identify each of the following: X - a structure showing that A is a pre-synaptic neurone Y - a region containing many voltage-gated Na⁺ channels Z - a region containing both acetylcholine and acetylcholinesterase.

(b)[3]

Some insecticides have a similar structure to acetylcholine. Suggest how these insecticides may influence the activity of acetylcholinesterase.

(c)[2]

Outline the functions of synapses in the nervous system.

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