DP Biology Questionbank
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics)
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[N/A]Directly related questions
- 16N.3.HL.TZ0.8: General anesthetics act on the neurotransmitters in neuron synapses. Explain the effect of...
- 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.TZ2.6b: Dopamine acts as a slow-acting neurotransmitter. Outline one function of slow-acting...
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17M.3.HL.TZ2.7b:
Suggest reasons for the length you stated in (a) being the most common length of M. edulis that C. maenas eat.
- 17M.3.HL.TZ1.6d: Using an example, describe how innate behaviour may increase the chances of survival of a species.
- 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.TZ2.6c: Outline the structure of a reflex arc.
- 17M.3.HL.TZ2.7a: State the most common length of M. edulis eaten by the C. maenas population.
- 20N.3.HL.TZ0.7b: Describe the role of inheritance and learning in birdsongs.
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.8a:
Evaluate the hypothesis that females prefer to mate with males whose feathers are a brighter blue.
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.8b:
Explain how natural selection can cause mate selection behaviour patterns to develop in a species such as eastern bluebirds.
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.9:
Explain how psychoactive drugs affect the nervous system.
- 20N.3.HL.TZ0.8c: Another type of behaviour is altruistic behaviour. Outline an example of altruistic behaviour.
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17N.3.HL.TZ0.05b:
Explain the use of a local anesthetic during surgery to remove the cataract.
- 17N.3.HL.TZ0.06a: State the effect of simulated ship noise on foraging behaviour.
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17N.3.HL.TZ0.06b:
Predict the consequences on C. maenas of increasing noise related to human activity.
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17N.3.HL.TZ0.08:
Outline innate and learned behaviour.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6d: Outline the effects of slow-acting neurotransmitters.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6a: Outline how this experiment shows learned behaviour.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6c.i: Define, with an example, operant conditioning.
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18N.3.HL.TZ0.7:
The drawing shows male and female Emperor birds of paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi ) found in Papua New Guinea.
Suggest how the external features and courtship behaviour of these birds of paradise affect reproductive success.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6b: Deduce, with a reason, whether the patient is left-handed or right-handed.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6c.ii: Define, with an example, imprinting.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7b: With reference to the experiments on habituation, state the effect of repeated stimulation on the...
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18M.3.HL.TZ1.7d:
Outline an example of a change in animal behaviour as a result of natural selection.
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18M.3.HL.TZ1.7c:
Distinguish between innate behaviour and learned behaviour in the development of birdsong.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7c: With reference to the withdrawal of the siphon in Aplysia californica, explain the concept of...
- 18M.3.HL.TZ1.7a: Drug misuse and abuse are major health problems in the world. The diagram shows the correlation...
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18M.3.HL.TZ1.7b:
Addiction may be affected by social environment. Outline one other named factor that can affect addiction to drugs.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7a: State the effector in this reflex arc.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7d: Amphetamines act on synapses that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter by increasing the release of...
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18M.3.HL.TZ2.8:
Compare and contrast innate behaviour and learned behaviour.
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19M.3.HL.TZ1.8:
A dog owner wants to teach a dog to stop jumping up on people.
[Source: © Nevit Dilmen]
Explain how operant conditioning could be used to train the dog.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4b: Outline the evidence that MDMA leads to impulsive behaviour.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4a: Calculate the difference in the number of former users of MDMA and those who have never used the...
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4c: Explain the effect MDMA has on the metabolism in the brain.
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19M.3.HL.TZ2.5b.i:
Evaluate how the data supports the hypothesis that honeybees are able to learn to use cues to find the path through new mazes.
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19M.3.HL.TZ2.8:
Discuss the effect of endorphins on the central nervous system (CNS) and in pain relief.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.5a: Distinguish between learned behaviour and innate behaviour.
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19M.3.HL.TZ2.6a.i:
Suggest a reason for the plateau in the graph when only one crab is present in the cage.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.6b: Outline the role of natural selection in animal behaviour.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.5b.ii: Suggest an advantage of such behaviour.
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19M.3.HL.TZ2.6a.ii:
Determine whether foraging by crabs is dependent on number of prey (mussels) or number of predators (crabs).
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6c: Describe the main role of slow-acting neurotransmitters in memory and learning.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7c: Outline operant conditioning, giving an example.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7a: Courtship behaviour leads to mate selection. Describe innate behaviour.
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19N.3.HL.TZ0.8:
Explain the effect of a named stimulant drug on the nervous system.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6b: Describe how local anesthetics act on the nervous system.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7b: Explain the implications of courtship behaviour in natural selection.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6a: Define neurotransmitter.
Sub sections and their related questions
A.4 Innate and learned behaviour
- 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.
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17N.3.HL.TZ0.08:
Outline innate and learned behaviour.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7a: State the effector in this reflex arc.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7b: With reference to the experiments on habituation, state the effect of repeated stimulation on the...
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6a: Outline how this experiment shows learned behaviour.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6b: Deduce, with a reason, whether the patient is left-handed or right-handed.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6c.i: Define, with an example, operant conditioning.
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6c.ii: Define, with an example, imprinting.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4a: Calculate the difference in the number of former users of MDMA and those who have never used the...
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4b: Outline the evidence that MDMA leads to impulsive behaviour.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ1.4c: Explain the effect MDMA has on the metabolism in the brain.
-
19M.3.HL.TZ1.8:
A dog owner wants to teach a dog to stop jumping up on people.
[Source: © Nevit Dilmen]
Explain how operant conditioning could be used to train the dog.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.5a: Distinguish between learned behaviour and innate behaviour.
-
19M.3.HL.TZ2.5b.i:
Evaluate how the data supports the hypothesis that honeybees are able to learn to use cues to find the path through new mazes.
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.5b.ii: Suggest an advantage of such behaviour.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7c: Outline operant conditioning, giving an example.
- 20N.3.HL.TZ0.7b: Describe the role of inheritance and learning in birdsongs.
A.5 Neuropharmacology
- 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.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ1.7a: Drug misuse and abuse are major health problems in the world. The diagram shows the correlation...
-
18M.3.HL.TZ1.7b:
Addiction may be affected by social environment. Outline one other named factor that can affect addiction to drugs.
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7c: With reference to the withdrawal of the siphon in Aplysia californica, explain the concept of...
- 18M.3.HL.TZ2.7d: Amphetamines act on synapses that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter by increasing the release of...
- 18N.3.HL.TZ0.6d: Outline the effects of slow-acting neurotransmitters.
-
19M.3.HL.TZ2.8:
Discuss the effect of endorphins on the central nervous system (CNS) and in pain relief.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6a: Define neurotransmitter.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6b: Describe how local anesthetics act on the nervous system.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.6c: Describe the main role of slow-acting neurotransmitters in memory and learning.
-
19N.3.HL.TZ0.8:
Explain the effect of a named stimulant drug on the nervous system.
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20N.3.HL.TZ0.9:
Explain how psychoactive drugs affect the nervous system.
A.6 Ethology
- 17M.3.HL.TZ2.7a: State the most common length of M. edulis eaten by the C. maenas population.
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17M.3.HL.TZ2.7b:
Suggest reasons for the length you stated in (a) being the most common length of M. edulis that C. maenas eat.
- 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.
-
18M.3.HL.TZ1.7c:
Distinguish between innate behaviour and learned behaviour in the development of birdsong.
-
18M.3.HL.TZ1.7d:
Outline an example of a change in animal behaviour as a result of natural selection.
-
18M.3.HL.TZ2.8:
Compare and contrast innate behaviour and learned behaviour.
-
18N.3.HL.TZ0.7:
The drawing shows male and female Emperor birds of paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi ) found in Papua New Guinea.
Suggest how the external features and courtship behaviour of these birds of paradise affect reproductive success.
-
19M.3.HL.TZ2.6a.i:
Suggest a reason for the plateau in the graph when only one crab is present in the cage.
-
19M.3.HL.TZ2.6a.ii:
Determine whether foraging by crabs is dependent on number of prey (mussels) or number of predators (crabs).
- 19M.3.HL.TZ2.6b: Outline the role of natural selection in animal behaviour.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7a: Courtship behaviour leads to mate selection. Describe innate behaviour.
- 19N.3.HL.TZ0.7b: Explain the implications of courtship behaviour in natural selection.
-
20N.3.HL.TZ0.8a:
Evaluate the hypothesis that females prefer to mate with males whose feathers are a brighter blue.
-
20N.3.HL.TZ0.8b:
Explain how natural selection can cause mate selection behaviour patterns to develop in a species such as eastern bluebirds.
- 20N.3.HL.TZ0.8c: Another type of behaviour is altruistic behaviour. Outline an example of altruistic behaviour.
