Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Hormones

Hormones — practice question

The liver is a vital organ in a wide range of processes.
(a(i))[3]

Define what a hormone is.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe how the liver reacts to an increase in insulin concentration.

(b(i))[2]

Describe how excess amino acids are metabolised.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the process that joins amino acids to make proteins.

(c(i))[2]

Describe how lactic acid is metabolised.

(c(ii))[4]

Describe the findings shown in Fig. 5.1.

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