DP Biology Questionbank

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Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics)

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A.4 Innate and learned behaviour

• 15M.3.SL.TZ2.13b: Describe the trends in antennation for honey bees fed with ethanol and without ethanol.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ2.13c: Distinguish between the times spent walking and grooming for honey bees fed with ethanol and...
• 15M.3.SL.TZ2.13d: Evaluate the hypothesis that ethanol affects the social behaviour of honey bees.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.5a:  Label the numbered parts of the reflex arc.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.13a: Identify the trial for each flower type that shows the greatest variation. Paper:       Plastic:
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.13b: Compare the data for plastic and paper flowers.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.13c: Outline the evidence from the data that the ability to find nectar using mechanoreceptors is a...
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.13d: Discuss how learning to find nectar using mechanoreceptors could lead to improved chances of...
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.14a: The diagram above shows the set up similar to that used in Pavlov’s experiments on conditioning...
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.14b: Salivation is normally a simple reflex. Explain the role of sensory, relay and motor neurons in a...
• 15M.3.HL.TZ2.4b: Describe the trends in antennation for honey bees fed with ethanol and without ethanol.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ2.4c: Distinguish between the times spent walking and grooming for honey bees fed with ethanol and...
• 15M.3.HL.TZ2.4d: Evaluate the hypothesis that ethanol affects the social behaviour of honey bees.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ2.5c: Describe, using one specific example of an animal, how the process of learning can improve its...
• 15N.3.SL.TZ0.14a: Draw a labelled diagram of a reflex arc for a pain withdrawal reflex.
• 15N.3.SL.TZ0.14b: Distinguish between innate behaviour and learned behaviour.
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.5a(i): State the type of stimulus provided by the sight and smell of the food.
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.5a(ii): State the function of the tube.
• 13M.3.HL.TZ1.4a: Identify the season and light conditions which result in the strongest northerly direction flown...
• 13M.3.HL.TZ1.4b: Distinguish between the effect of red light and green light on the behaviour of the robins in...
• 13M.3.HL.TZ1.4c: Based on the results of these experiments, suggest one possible conclusion that could be drawn...
• 13M.3.HL.TZ1.4d: Using the data in the diagram, deduce with a reason, whether European robins migrate during the...
• 13M.3.HL.TZ1.4e: Scientists anesthetized the beaks of some robins in order to deactivate...
• 13M.3.SL.TZ1.13 a: State the difference in neuron activity between nights 2 and 7.
• 13M.3.SL.TZ1.13 b: Outline the effect of exposure to birdsong on neuron activity.
• 13M.3.SL.TZ1.13 c: Suggest one reason for the large error bars on days 14 and 15.
• 13M.3.SL.TZ1.13 d: Evaluate the hypothesis that listening to other zebra finches is important to develop singing...
• 11M.3.HL.TZ1.5a: Define the term stimulus.
• 11M.3.SL.TZ1.14a: Define the term reflex.
• 11M.3.SL.TZ1.14b: Draw a labelled diagram of a reflex arc for a pain withdrawal reflex.
• 11M.3.SL.TZ1.14c: Outline Pavlov’s experiments into conditioning in dogs.
• 11M.3.SL.TZ2.14: Draw a labelled diagram of a reflex arc for a pain withdrawal reflex.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ1.2a: Distinguish between innate and learned behaviour.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4a: Identify which reproductive event is least influenced by the lunar cycle.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4b: Compare the data for arrival events with amplexus events.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4c: Deduce the relationship between arrival events and amplexus events in moon phases D to F.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4d: The lunar cycle could affect the timing of breeding. Suggest, with a reason, one other...
• 12M.3.SL.TZ1.14a: Define the term reflex in animal behaviour.
• 12M.3.SL.TZ1.14b: Outline the main roles of motor, sensory and relay neurons in a spinal reflex arc.
• 12M.3.SL.TZ2.15: Outline the development of birdsong in young birds.
• 10M.3.HL.TZ1.4a: Outline the relationship between the downwind approach distance and the nest-feeder distance.
• 10M.3.HL.TZ1.4b: Compare the results observed when the feeders were located at 5 m with the feeders at 60 m.
• 10M.3.HL.TZ1.4d: Deduce, with a reason, what type of behaviour pattern is shown by the ants in the experiment.
• 10M.3.HL.TZ1.4c: Suggest one possible source of uncertainties or errors in these experiments.
• 10M.3.SL.TZ1.18a : Define reflex.
• 10M.3.SL.TZ1.18b (i): Label the parts indicated by the letters I–IV.   I....
• 10M.3.SL.TZ1.18b (ii): Explain the role of parts I and II in a pain withdrawal reflex.
• 10M.3.SL.TZ1.19b: Outline the role of inheritance and learning in the development of birdsong in young birds.
• 10M.3.SL.TZ2.15a: Distinguish, using examples, between innate behaviour and learned behaviour.
• 10M.3.SL.TZ2.15b: Using two examples, discuss how the process of learning can improve survival.
• 11N.3.SL.TZ0.13a: The diagram below shows a reflex arc. Label I and II.  I....
• 11N.3.SL.TZ0.14a: Distinguish between innate and learned behaviour.
• 11N.3.SL.TZ0.14b: Outline the role of inheritance and learning in the development of birdsong in young birds.
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.4a : Identify which peptide shows the greatest difference between pollen foragers and nectar foragers...
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.4b: Distinguish between the difference in abundance of peptides in nectar and pollen foragers...
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.4c: Evaluate the hypothesis that honeybees have an instinct to forage for either nectar or pollen,...
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.4d: Discuss how this type of foraging behaviour could optimize food intake.
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.5b (i): Label cells X and Y. X:  ............................................................. Y: ...
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.5b (ii): Outline the direction of nerve impulses through the cells labelled X and Y.
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.5b (iii): Define the term reflex.
• 12N.3.SL.TZ0.14a: Distinguish between innate behaviour and learned behaviour.
• 12N.3.SL.TZ0.14b: Outline Pavlov’s experiments into conditioning of dogs.
• 10N.3.SL.TZ0.14a: Label the parts of the reflex arc shown below.
• 10N.3.SL.TZ0.15a: Outline Pavlov’s experiments into the conditioning of dogs.
• 09N.3.HL.TZ0.5a: Explain the role of the neurons used in the pain withdrawal reflex.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.4f: Define the term innate behaviour.
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.4b: Label the diagram of the reflex arc with the names of the neurons indicated.
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.4c: Draw an arrow on the diagram of the reflex arc to show the direction of impulses.
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.7a: With respect to Pavlov’s experiments with dogs, distinguish between the conditioned and...
• 16N.3.HL.TZ0.6b: Describe an example of learned behaviour.
• 17M.3.HL.TZ1.6c: Predict whether an animal such as a laboratory rat could be encouraged to learn a new behaviour...
• 17M.3.HL.TZ1.6d: Using an example, describe how innate behaviour may increase the chances of survival of a species.
• 17M.3.HL.TZ2.6c: Outline the structure of a reflex arc.
• 17N.3.HL.TZ0.08: Outline innate and learned behaviour.

A.5 Neuropharmacology

• 15M.3.SL.TZ2.15a: Compare the effects of cocaine and THC.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ2.15b: State one other example of an excitatory and an inhibitory psychoactive drug. Excitatory drug: ...
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.4a: State the effect of morphine during pre-competition training for team C.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.4b: Identify which team showed the greatest tolerance to pain on competition day.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.4c (i): Analyse the effect of the placebo as seen in the data.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.4c (ii): Suggest a reason for the reduced pain tolerance in team D during competition.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ1.4d:  Analyse the data collected in the week following competition.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.15a: List two examples of excitatory psychoactive drugs.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.15b: Outline the possible effects of excitatory drugs on mood and behaviour.
• 15M.3.SL.TZ1.15c: Discuss the causes of addiction to cocaine.
• 15M.3.HL.TZ2.5b: State one excitatory and one inhibitory psychoactive drug. Excitatory:...
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.5b: State two effects presynaptic neurons could have on postsynaptic transmission.
• 13M.3.SL.TZ1.15 a: The diagram below shows a synapse where the neurotransmitter is dopamine and some of the...
• 13M.3.SL.TZ2.15a (ii): State two effects that presynaptic neurons can have on postsynaptic transmission. 1. ...
• 13M.3.SL.TZ2.15c: Suggest causes of addiction to drugs.  
• 13N.3.HL.TZ0.4a: Identify which stage of cocaine use shows the least percentage difference between identical twins...
• 13N.3.HL.TZ0.4b: Compare the results for identical twins and non-identical twins.
• 13N.3.HL.TZ0.4c: Analyse the data to find whether it supports the hypothesis that genetic factors cause some...
• 13N.3.SL.TZ0.15a: List two examples of inhibitory psychoactive drugs.   1.   2.
• 11M.3.HL.TZ1.5c: Explain the effects of psychoactive drugs on synaptic transmission.
• 11M.3.HL.TZ1.5d: Outline how endorphins act as painkillers.
• 11M.3.HL.TZ2.6: Explain the effects of cocaine in terms of its action at synapses in the brain and its social...
• 11M.3.SL.TZ1.15a: Explain the effects of psychoactive drugs on synaptic transmission.
• 11M.3.SL.TZ2.15a: State one example of an excitatory and one example of an inhibitory psychoactive...
• 11M.3.SL.TZ2.15c: Discuss causes of addiction.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.5c: Outline the effects of cocaine at synapses in the brain.
• 10M.3.HL.TZ1.5c: Cocaine is considered an excitatory drug. State one other example of an excitatory drug and one...
• 10M.3.SL.TZ1.20: Explain the effects of cocaine in terms of action at synapses in the brain.
• 11N.3.SL.TZ0.14c: Explain the effects of cocaine on mood and behaviour.
• 12N.3.HL.TZ0.5c: State whether the following psychoactive drugs are excitatory or inhibitory, using the table...
• 12N.3.SL.TZ0.15b: Explain the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in terms of its action at synapses in the brain.
• 09N.3.HL.TZ0.5c: State one effect of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on brain function.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.5c: Outline how pain is perceived and the role of endorphins in this process.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.6: Discuss the causes of addiction, including genetic predisposition, social factors and dopamine...
• 09N.3.SL.TZ0.15b: Explain the effect of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on brain function.
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.6: The graphs compare the changes in membrane potential that result from a combination of stimuli....
• 16N.3.HL.TZ0.8: General anesthetics act on the neurotransmitters in neuron synapses. Explain the effect of...
• 17M.3.HL.TZ1.7: Explain, using examples, the neurological effects of inhibitory psychoactive drugs.
• 17M.3.HL.TZ2.6a: The diagram shows the mechanism of action of the psychoactive drug cocaine. Suggest how...
• 17M.3.HL.TZ2.6b: Dopamine acts as a slow-acting neurotransmitter. Outline one function of slow-acting...
• 17N.3.HL.TZ0.05b: Explain the use of a local anesthetic during surgery to remove the cataract.

A.6 Ethology

• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.4a: State one time in spring when 5 % of the lizards were active.
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.4b(ii): The temperatures differ in summer and winter. Suggest one other possible reason why the lizard...
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.4b(i): Winter and summer weather conditions differ in the Kalahari Desert. Compare the results for...
• 15N.3.HL.TZ0.4c: Outline one other example illustrating the adaptive value of a rhythmical behaviour pattern in a...
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4a: Identify which reproductive event is least influenced by the lunar cycle.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4b: Compare the data for arrival events with amplexus events.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4c: Deduce the relationship between arrival events and amplexus events in moon phases D to F.
• 12M.3.HL.TZ2.4d: The lunar cycle could affect the timing of breeding. Suggest, with a reason, one other...
• 11N.3.HL.TZ0.6: Discuss the evolution of altruistic behaviour using one non-human example.
• 10N.3.SL.TZ0.13b: Suggest why it may be advantageous for each species of coral to spawn within a tight time frame.
• 10N.3.SL.TZ0.13c: Discuss the significance of different spawning windows for different species.
• 10N.3.SL.TZ0.13e: Scientists hypothesized that the release of the male gamete triggers a chemical signal for...
• 09N.3.HL.TZ0.4d: Cooperative breeding is an altruistic behaviour. Outline the evolution of altruistic behaviour.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.4b: Suggest why it may be advantageous for each species of coral to spawn within a tight time frame.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.4c: Discuss the significance of different spawning windows for different species.
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.4d: Scientists hypothesized that the release of the male gamete triggers a chemical signal for...
• 10N.3.HL.TZ0.4e: The spawning window of D. strigosa is shown as a shaded gradient indicating a strong bias towards...
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.7b: The bird known as the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) traditionally migrates from its summer...
• 16M.3.HL.TZ0.7c: Outline one way in which synchronized oestrus in female lions increases the chances of survival...
• 17M.3.HL.TZ2.7a: State the most common length of M. edulis eaten by the C. maenas population.
• 17M.3.HL.TZ2.7b: Suggest reasons for the length you stated in (a) being the most common length of M. edulis that...
• 17N.3.HL.TZ0.06a: State the effect of simulated ship noise on foraging behaviour.
• 17N.3.HL.TZ0.06b: Predict the consequences on C. maenas of increasing noise related to human activity.