Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 19

Practice objective / multiple choice question 19 from the 2025 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 19 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a simple reflex arc the sensory neuron is \(0.8\;\text{m}\) long, the interneuron \(0.4\;\text{m}\) and the motor neuron \(0.6\;\text{m}\). Their conduction velocities are \(80\;\text{m·s}^{-1}\), \(40\;\text{m·s}^{-1}\) and \(60\;\text{m·s}^{-1}\) respectively. Each synapse introduces a delay of \(0.5\;\text{ms}\). Determine the total time (in milliseconds) from the initial stimulus to the resulting muscle contraction.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 31
B. 35
C. 29
D. 33
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
31

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 19. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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