Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Control and coordination in mammals

Control and coordination in mammals — practice question

In mammals, both the endocrine system and the nervous system bring about coordinated responses.
(a)[3]

Complete Table 5.1 to show the features of three endocrine cell-signalling molecules: antidiuretic hormone (ADH), glucagon and insulin. Use a tick (✓) if the molecule has the feature and a cross (✗) if it does not have the feature. Put a tick (✓) or a cross (✗) in every box.

(b)[4]

The endocrine system transmits more slowly than the nervous system. Describe other differences between the endocrine system and the nervous system.

(c(i))[1]

Fig. 5.1 shows a transmission electron micrograph of a longitudinal section of striated muscle tissue in a relaxed state. State the letter on Fig. 5.1 that shows the length of a sarcomere.

(c(ii))[1]

State the letter on Fig. 5.1 that shows a region where actin and myosin overlap.

(c(iii))[4]

Describe and explain how the region labelled D on Fig. 5.1 changes during muscle contraction.

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This 13-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Row for cell surface receptors: ADH ✓, glucagon ✓, insulin ✓

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