IB Biology HL 2.2.6 Synaptic transmission Question Bank
Practise IB Biology HL 2.2.6 by analysing synaptic transmission mechanisms and evidence from neural experiments.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB Biology HL 2.2.6 by analysing synaptic transmission mechanisms and evidence from neural experiments.
The diagram shows part of two neurons.

X indicates the movement of a structure in the neuron. Explain what events trigger this movement and what happens next.
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a depolarization of pre-synaptic membrane / action potential/nerve impulse arrives;
b uptake of calcium / calcium ions diffuse in / calcium channels open;
c structures containing neurotransmitter/vesicles move to/fuse with membrane;
d neurotransmitter/acetylcholine released by exocytosis into cleft/binds to postsynaptic membrane/receptors;
Must see exocytosis
3 max