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C3.1.8—Nerves as bundles

Nerves as bundles links named stimuli, coordinating structures and effectors so body systems or plant tissues produce an integrated biological response.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
C3.1.8
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing1%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceMay 2016
Most common paperPaper3
Typical marks1

Common command terms

  • State

Recent exam appearances

May 2016Paper3 ["SL"] · TZ017(c)(ii)[ 1 ]C3.1.8—Nerves as bundles
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Coverage 2016–2016 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • Nerves as bundles depends on linking the stimulus to the coordinating structure or signal.
  • The pathway for nerves as bundles must keep information flow and response direction clear.
  • Named tissues, hormones, neurons or effectors give nerves as bundles its biological specificity.
  • Evidence about nerves as bundles is strongest when structure, mechanism and outcome are connected.
ConceptIB Biology SL