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WAEC Biology 2017 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following sequences is the correct route of the transmission of impulses along a reflex arc?

  • A. A. Receptor → sensory neurone → synapse → intermediate neurone → synapse → motor neurone → effectorCorrect
  • B. B. Receptor → motor neurone → synapse → intermediate neurone → synapse → sensory neurone → effector
  • C. C. Effector → intermediate neurone → synapse → motor neurone → synapse → sensory neurone → receptor
  • D. D. Effector → motor neurone → synapse → sensory neurone → synapse → intermediate neurone → receptor

Explanation

The pathway of a reflex arc can be summarized as: Stimulus → Receptor → Sensory neurone → Intermediate neurone → Motor neurone → Effector.

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