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

Control and coordination in mammals — practice question

Neurones pass impulses from one region of a mammal’s body to another region. The table shows statements about motor neurones and sensory neurones.
(a)[3]

Complete the table by using the letters M, S or B to show whether each statement applies to motor neurones only (M), sensory neurones only (S), or to both motor and sensory neurones (B).

((ii))[3]

Explain why aerobic respiration is able to synthesise more ATP from one gram of glucose.

(b)[5]

A synapse is a junction between two or more neurones. Describe how an action potential arriving at the presynaptic membrane of a neurone causes depolarisation of the postsynaptic neurone’s membrane.

(c)[2]

Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme located in the synaptic cleft. Outline the role of acetylcholinesterase.

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