Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Control and Coordination, Exercise 7: Question

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Mary Jones Biology Solutions for Exercise - Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Control and Coordination, Exercise 7: Question

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 15: Control and Coordination, Exercise 7: Question with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Control and Coordination, Exercise 7: Question with Hints & Solutions

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Look in the given figure and explain what is meant by the term receptor potential?

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AS and A Level
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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Look in the given figure and explain what is meant by the term threshold receptor potential?

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MEDIUM
AS and A Level
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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Look in the given figure and explain what is meant by the all-or-none law.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Describe the relationship between the strength of the stimulus and the size of the receptor potential that is generated.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Describe the relationship between the strength of the stimulus applied and the frequency of action potentials generated in the sensory neurone.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

What determines the maximum frequency of action potentials in a neurone?

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 15 - Control and Coordination>Question>Q 8

Threshold potentials in receptor cells can increase and decrease. Suggest the likely advantages of this.