Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Hormones

Hormones — practice question

Hormones may be released by glands, or they can be manufactured synthetically by pharmaceutical companies.
(a(i))[1]

Name the endocrine gland that secretes testosterone.

(a(ii))[1]

State why testosterone may enhance sporting performance.

(a(iii))[1]

Describe progesterone’s role in the menstrual cycle.

(a(iv))[1]

Name one additional hormone often present in oral contraceptives.

(b)[3]

Explain which water sample showed the highest hormone pollution before sewage treatment. Support your answer with data from Table 5.1.

(c(i))[2]

Describe the effect that chlorine had on hormone concentrations in the water. Support your answer with data from Table 5.1.

(c(ii))[1]

State the primary purpose of chlorine in sewage treatment.

(d)[6]

Describe the negative consequences of allowing untreated sewage to enter lake ecosystems.

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