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

Control and coordination in mammals — practice question

(a)[9]

Describe and explain how an action potential is transmitted in a myelinated neurone.

(b)[6]

Explain what homeostasis means in a mammal and explain why it is important to keep body temperature, blood glucose concentration and the water potential of blood stable.

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