Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Hormones

Hormones — practice question

Mammals possess an endocrine system that releases hormones.
(a)[2]

Define hormone.

(b(i))[1]

State the tissue in the eye that changes light energy into nerve impulses.

(b(ii))[1]

State the part of the eye that contains the greatest number of light-sensitive cells and produces the most detailed image.

(b(iii))[1]

State the type of neurone that carries impulses from the eye to the brain.

(b(iv))[1]

State the nerve that contains these neurones and carries impulses from the eye to the brain.

(b(v))[1]

Identify the organ labelled P.

(b(vi))[1]

Identify the gland labelled Q.

(c)[4]

Complete Table 4.1 to show the effects of the hormone released when a person is in a dangerous situation.

(d)[4]

Explain the advantages of coordinating a dangerous-situation response through both the nervous system and the endocrine system.

(e(i))[1]

State the name of one hormone produced by plants.

(e(ii))[2]

Describe how the synthetic plant hormone 2,4-D is used in agriculture.

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