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Effects of drugs on the nervous system: Edexcel A‑Level Biology B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B exam question on 9.6 Effects of drugs on the nervous system, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(a)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.6 Effects of drugs on the nervous system
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 6(a)(i): Which of the following substances bind to acetylcholine receptors? (1) 1. cobra venom 2. nicotine 3. lidocaine A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1, 2 and 3 D 2 and 3

  2. Q2(b)(i)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    2 marks1.5 Enzymes9.6 Effects of drugs on the nervous system
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 2(b)(i): Explain why DFP inhibits the activity of acetylcholinesterase. (2)

  3. Q5(a)(ii)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark9.6 Effects of drugs on the nervous system
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 5(a)(ii): Which of the following rows correctly describes the action of each substance on this postsynaptic neurone? (1) Nicotine Lidocaine Cobra venom A excitatory excit
All 3 questions on Effects of drugs on the nervous system, as a list
  1. November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Which of the following substances bind to acetylcholine receptors? (1) 1. cobra venom 2. nicotine 3. lidocaine A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1, 2 and 3 D 2 and 3
  2. October 2020, Paper 2, Q2(b)(i) (2 marks): Explain why DFP inhibits the activity of acetylcholinesterase. (2)
  3. June 2017, Paper 2, Q5(a)(ii) (1 mark): Which of the following rows correctly describes the action of each substance on this postsynaptic neurone? (1) Nicotine Lidocaine Cobra venom A excitatory excit

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