CAIE IGCSE Biology 14.1.1 Electrical Impulses in Neurones
Practise defining a nerve impulse as an electrical signal that travels along a neurone towards another cell or effector.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- state that a nerve impulse is an electrical signal travelling along a neurone
- use the direction of impulse travel to connect a neurone with its target cell
- identify a motor neurone when an electrical impulse travels towards an effector
14.1.1—Electrical impulses travel along question 1
[Maximum number: 1]
Heart rate is influenced by electrical impulses from the brain.
State the name of the type of cell that conducts electrical impulses to the heart.
(motor / effector) neuron(e) / nerve (cell) ;
R relay / sensory / SAN / pacemaker
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