A LevelPsychologyAQATopic Questions6. Biopsychology6.1 The Nervous System

The Nervous System (AQA A Level Psychology)

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Figure 1 shows three different types of neuron. Use the letters from Figure 1 to answer the following questions.

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Which neuron is only found in the brain/visual system/spinal cord?

  • A

  • B

  • C

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Which neuron carries nerve impulses from the brain/spinal cord to muscles/glands?

  • A

  • B

  • C

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Which neuron carries nerve impulses between neurons?

  • A

  • B

  • C

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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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