Hormones

The statements below refer to some hormones in the human body. V brings about changes in the ovaries during the menstrual cycle W helps muscles become stronger and more developed X makes the voice deepen at puberty Y is made by the pancreas Which of these statements are true of testosterone?

Feb/March 2016

A person consumes a large bowl of rice. What changes occur in the amounts of insulin, glucagon and glycogen in their body?

Feb/March 2016

Which of the following is not an effect of the hormone adrenaline?

Feb/March 2016

Which row indicates the effects of increased adrenaline release?

Feb/March 2017

The diagram illustrates the mechanisms that regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood. Which row correctly names the glands and hormones labelled W, X, Y and Z?

Feb/March 2017

Which row indicates the effects of a greater release of adrenaline?

Feb/March 2017

Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?

Feb/March 2019

Which statement concerning adrenaline is correct?

Feb/March 2019

A set of organs is given. 1 adrenaline 2 pancreas 3 ovary 4 salivary Which of these are endocrine glands?

Feb/March 2020

Define what is meant by sensitivity.

Feb/March 2020

Hormones and the nervous system both regulate the body. Which statement about the control exerted by hormones is correct?

Feb/March 2021

Auxin is a chemical synthesised by plants. It regulates plant growth. Which statement about auxin is correct?

Feb/March 2021

What function does insulin have?

Feb/March 2023

The list includes some organs and glands found in the human body: adrenal, ovary, prostate, pancreas, salivary, testis.

Feb/March 2023

Which statements refer to adrenaline and its effects on the human body?

Feb/March 2024

A patient is given an injection of adrenaline. Which graph shows the expected changes in pulse rate and blood glucose concentration?

Feb/March 2024

The liver and the pancreas act together to regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood. Which statement is correct?

Feb/March 2025

What effects does adrenaline have?

May/June 2016

Which organ releases a hormone?

May/June 2016

What effects do insulin and glucagon have on blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2016

What effects does adrenaline have?

May/June 2016

How does adrenaline affect blood glucose concentration and pulse rate?

May/June 2016

Select words from the list to finish the sentences about hormones. Each word can be used once, more than once, or not at all. adrenaline, blood, decrease, glands, increase, insulin, nerves, main, saliva, system, target, urine Hormones are chemicals made by [BLANK]. Hormones move around the body in the [BLANK]. A hormone changes the activity of one part of the body called the [BLANK] organ. After a person has eaten a meal the pancreas secretes the hormone [BLANK]. One effect of this hormone is to lower the glucose level in the [BLANK].

May/June 2016

Hormones have a major role in regulating the human body. Fig. 6.1 shows several places in the human body where hormones are produced. The diagram includes female and male bodies. Part J and part K are labelled, and reproductive organs are shown.

May/June 2016

Hormones may be released by glands, or they can be manufactured synthetically by pharmaceutical companies.

May/June 2016

What occurs when adrenaline is released?

May/June 2017

Which hormone is secreted by cells in the placenta of a developing fetus?

May/June 2017

Which outcome is produced by the release of adrenaline?

May/June 2017

The boxes on the left list body parts that produce hormones. The boxes in the centre name hormones. The boxes on the right show the roles of these hormones.

May/June 2017

Hormones are chemical substances made by glands. The list on the left gives the names of some hormones, while the list on the right gives the names of some glands.

May/June 2017

Fig. 3.1 shows several endocrine glands in a woman. The boxes list the names of three substances produced by those endocrine glands.

May/June 2017

Name the hormone that is involved in changing glucose into glycogen?

May/June 2018

Which row shows the effect of the hormone adrenaline on breathing rate, pulse rate and pupil size?

May/June 2018

In 1921, Banting and Best removed a substance from an animal’s pancreas. This substance was then injected into children whose blood glucose levels were too high. After the injection, the children’s blood glucose levels returned to normal. Which substance in the pancreatic extract would bring the children’s blood glucose levels back to normal?

May/June 2018

Which hormone takes part in converting glucose into glycogen?

May/June 2018

Hormones and the nervous system both regulate the body. Which statement about the control exerted by hormones is correct?

May/June 2018

Mammals possess an endocrine system that releases hormones.

May/June 2018

What effects does the body experience when adrenaline is released?

May/June 2019

A patient is given an injection of adrenaline. Which graph would show the expected changes in pulse rate and blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2019

From which organ is glucagon released, and what effect does it have on blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2019

In which location is progesterone produced?

May/June 2019

Which row pairs each hormone with its function?

May/June 2021

Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?

May/June 2021

The diagram illustrates where the kidneys are located in a human body. Above each kidney is an endocrine gland. Which glands are these?

May/June 2021

What effect does adrenaline have on pulse rate and blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2021

Which of the following statements about auxin are correct?

May/June 2021

Which hormones are able to lead to feminisation in male fish?

May/June 2021

What happens when adrenaline is released?

May/June 2021

During the later stages of pregnancy, where is progesterone made?

May/June 2021

Draw lines to form three correct sentences about aerobic respiration.

May/June 2021

Which hormone is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

May/June 2022

Which endocrine gland secretes insulin?

May/June 2022

Which statement regarding the hormone insulin is correct?

May/June 2022

What effects does adrenaline have on blood glucose concentration and pulse rate?

May/June 2022

For what purpose is the synthetic plant hormone 2,4-D used?

May/June 2022

Which of the following statements about adrenaline is correct?

May/June 2023

A hormone is injected into a person in order to lower their blood glucose concentration. Which endocrine gland is failing to function correctly in someone who requires this injection?

May/June 2023

Where is insulin produced, and what effect does it have on blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2024

Which row indicates the effects of adrenaline secretion?

May/June 2024

Which organ releases insulin, and by what means is it carried?

May/June 2024

When blood glucose concentration is low, which hormone is secreted, and from which organ is it secreted?

May/June 2024

An individual who had gone without food for several hours was given an injection of adrenaline. The individual’s blood glucose concentration was monitored for 3.5 hours. The graph presents the findings. What is the correct explanation for the change in blood glucose concentration immediately after the injection of adrenaline?

May/June 2024

Which of the following statements about insulin is correct?

May/June 2024

Which hormone does the pancreas produce?

May/June 2025

The diagram illustrates where two glands are located in the body. Which row identifies the hormones secreted by these glands?

May/June 2025

Which hormone lowers blood glucose concentration?

May/June 2025

The diagram indicates where two endocrine glands are located in the human body. What is a body response to the hormone secreted by these glands?

May/June 2025

Which organ is responsible for producing glucagon?

May/June 2025

Which hormones cause the blood glucose concentration in humans to rise?

May/June 2025

Fig. 3.1 is a diagram illustrating where some endocrine glands are positioned in humans.

May/June 2025

If the blood glucose concentration is low, which hormone is secreted, and which organ secretes it?

Oct/Nov 2016

When blood glucose concentration is low, which hormone is secreted and which organ secretes it?

Oct/Nov 2016

If the blood glucose concentration is low, which hormone is released, and which organ releases it?

Oct/Nov 2016

While riding downhill at high speed, a student starts to lose control of her bicycle. Which substance’s concentration will start rising quickly in her blood?

Oct/Nov 2017

The following four effects are shown for one particular hormone: • blood pressure increases • blood glucose concentration increases • respiration rate increases • blood flow to the gut decreases Which hormone is this?

Oct/Nov 2017

While riding down a hill quickly, a student starts to lose control of her bicycle. The blood concentration of which substance will start to increase rapidly?

Oct/Nov 2017

State the name of the hormone that enters the blood stream in a frightening situation.

Oct/Nov 2017

Insulin is one member of an important set of chemicals produced by the body. State the name of this set of chemicals.

Oct/Nov 2017

The diagram illustrates part of the mechanism responsible for regulating blood sugar concentration. A person carries out one hour of exercise. Beginning with the pancreas, what is the sequence of events in which the hormone glucagon is involved?

Oct/Nov 2018

What is the body's reaction to a low concentration of glucose in the blood?

Oct/Nov 2018

The liver is a vital organ in a wide range of processes.

Oct/Nov 2018

Glycogen is a reserve carbohydrate in animals. It is formed from glucose.

Oct/Nov 2018

In which situation would insulin secretion normally rise?

Oct/Nov 2019

When a person becomes frightened, the adrenal glands release more adrenaline. This rise has an effect on a number of body parts. Which rows are right?

Oct/Nov 2019

Which of these statements correctly describes the hormone FSH?

Oct/Nov 2019

In a plant shoot, where does auxin get made, and what does it do?

Oct/Nov 2019

Which hormone makes breathing rate rise, increases heart rate and causes pupils to become wider?

Oct/Nov 2022

Which endocrine gland releases insulin?

Oct/Nov 2022

Which hormone leads to a rise in breathing rate, a rise in heart rate and the dilation of pupils?

Oct/Nov 2022

Which endocrine gland releases insulin?

Oct/Nov 2022

Where is the hormone progesterone made?

Oct/Nov 2022

Complete the description of the endocrine system by choosing words from the list. Each word or phrase may be used once, more than once or not at all. adrenal glands, blood, chemical, decreases, electrical, increases, narrows, nerves, oestrogen, ovaries, testes, testosterone, widens

Oct/Nov 2022

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?

Oct/Nov 2023

Which lines on the graphs display the effects of adrenaline on pupil diameter and heart rate?

Oct/Nov 2023

Which hormones are able to raise blood glucose concentration?

Oct/Nov 2023

During pregnancy, which hormones does the placenta secrete?

Oct/Nov 2023

Which of the following statements about hormones are correct?

Oct/Nov 2024

What effect does adrenaline secretion have?

Oct/Nov 2024

Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?

Oct/Nov 2024

Which of these statements about hormones is correct?

Oct/Nov 2024