Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sex hormones in humans

Sex hormones in humans — practice question

Fig. 1.1 is a diagram that shows the locations of some organs in the human body. Some of the organs in Fig. 1.1 are endocrine glands. Table 1.1 gives the names of some endocrine glands, their identifying letters, and the hormones they produce. Complete Table 1.1.
(a)[3]

Complete Table 1.1 by filling in the missing details.

(b(i))[3]

Describe the roles in the menstrual cycle of hormone A.

(b(ii))[1]

State the day in Fig. 1.2 when ovulation is most likely to happen.

(b(iii))[1]

State the days in Fig. 1.2 when the uterine lining is shed from the body.

(c(i))[2]

Describe the social implications that arise from the increased availability of the female contraceptive pill.

(c(ii))[3]

Describe the negative effects caused by female contraceptive hormones entering rivers and polluting drinking water.

(c(iii))[2]

State two barrier methods used for contraception.

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