A researcher records the frequency of electrical impulses in the optic nerve at different light intensities.
| Light intensity (lux) | Impulse frequency (impulses per second) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 20 |
| 300 | 40 |
| 500 | 60 |
Describe and explain the pattern in the results.
135 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 3.1 Coordination and control – the nervous system, covering 3.1.1 Structure of the nervous system, 3.1.2 Coordinated response, 3.1.3 The reflex arc, 3.1.4 Structure of the eye, 3.1.5 Defects of the eye, 3.1.6 Structure and function of the brain, 3.1.7 Difficulties of investigating brain function, and 3.1.8 Limitations in treating nervous system damage. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.