UTAMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

KUALA LUMPUR
FIRST TERM ASSESSMENT 2015/2016
BIOLOGY
FORM 5
Section A
Answer all questions.
[15 marks]

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Section B
Answer all questions.
[35 marks]

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3. Diagram 3.1 shows a gap between two types of neurons X and Y.

X
W

Diagram 3.1

a)

Name neurons X and Y.

X: .............
Y :..

[2 marks]

b)

By using arrows, show the direction of impulse along the neurons.

[1 mark]

c)

State two structural differences between neurones X and Y.

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........
[2 marks]

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d)

Explain what occurs at W when a nerve impulse arrives at the synaptic terminal
of neuron X.
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...............
[5

marks]
e)

What is the name of the part W where the signal of information is transmitted
from one neurone to another neurone?
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[2

marks]

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