Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

Insulin is a cell-signalling molecule in the endocrine system.
(a)[4]

Outline why insulin may be described as a cell-signalling molecule in the endocrine system.

(b(i))[4]

With reference to Fig. 7.1, explain how negative feedback works to regulate the mean blood glucose concentration in the volunteers who ate meal A.

(b(ii))[3]

Suggest explanations for the changes in mean blood glucose concentration of the volunteers who ate meal B.

(i)[4]

With reference to Fig. 7.1, explain how negative feedback works to regulate the mean blood glucose concentration in the volunteers who ate meal A.

(ii)[3]

Suggest explanations for the changes in mean blood glucose concentration of the volunteers who ate meal B.

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