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2024 · Paper 2 · Question 1 · 8 marks

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1.1

Name the parts labelled A to D.

A

B

C

D

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2 marks
1.2

Following the release of acetylcholine into a neuromuscular junction, a muscle contraction occurs.

Describe the sequence of events, following the release of acetylcholine, that leads to stimulation of this contraction.

Do not include in your answer the events following the release of calcium ions in the myofibril.

4 marks
1.3

Inhibitory synapses cause hyperpolarisation in postsynaptic neurones.

Explain how this inhibits synaptic transmission.

2 marks