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Edexcel International A Level Biology past-paper questions on 8.1.1 Sensory, relay and motor neurones, 2019–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 8 questions on Sensory, relay and motor neurones, as a list
- June 2025, Unit 5, Q1(a) (2 marks): Complete the diagram by naming the parts labelled A to C. (2)
- October 2024, Unit 5, Q1(a) (1 mark): Draw an arrow on the diagram to show the direction of a nerve impulse. (1)
- October 2024, Unit 5, Q1(c) (2 marks): Give two differences between the functions of a motor neurone and a sensory neurone. (2)
- June 2024, Unit 5, Q5(c)(i) (3 marks): Draw a myelinated motor neurone and label two structures. (3)
- October 2022, Unit 5, Q3(a)(i) (2 marks): Complete the table by filling in the names of each labelled part. (2) Label Part L M N O
- June 2022, Unit 5, Q5(a)(ii) (3 marks): Compare and contrast the function of a sensory neurone and a motor neurone. (3)
- June 2021, Unit 5, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): Which component of the nervous system continues a reflex arc immediately after the receptor has been stimulated by the stimulus? (1) A motor neurone B relay neu
- October 2020, Unit 5, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Which type of cell produces myelin? (1) A neurone B rod cell C Schwann cell D lymphocyte
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