Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Hormones

Hormones — practice question

The list includes some organs and glands found in the human body: adrenal, ovary, prostate, pancreas, salivary, testis.
(a)[4]

Using words from the list, state the names of: the glands located just above each kidney; the organ that secretes insulin; the two organs that secrete hormones controlling the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

(b(i))[1]

Suggest the target organ for adrenaline in this response.

(b(ii))[2]

State two further effects of adrenaline on the body.

(b(iii))[1]

State which part of the blood carries adrenaline.

(c)[2]

The statements below describe hormonal and nervous control. Tick two statements that are true for nervous control. Statements: • Information is conveyed only as chemical substances. • Information is carried by neurones. • Reflex actions are one example of this type of control. • The effects of the control last for a long time. • The speed of transmission is slow.

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