Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2025 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a simple reflex arc, the sensory neuron carries the impulse a distance of 0.8 m to the spinal cord at a conduction speed of 80 m s⁻¹. From the spinal cord to the effector muscle the motor neuron travels 0.4 m at 60 m s⁻¹. Each of the two synapses in the pathway introduces a delay of 0.5 ms. Calculate the total time from the initial stimulus to the beginning of muscle contraction, giving your answer in milliseconds (ms) to one decimal place.

Answer Options

A. 16.5 ms
B. 18.2 ms
Correct Answer C. 17.7 ms
D. 20.0 ms
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
17.7 ms

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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