Biology 5090 · O Level · Mammalian hormones

Mammalian hormones — practice question

The diagram indicates where several organs are located in the human body. These organs could be present in a male, a female, or in both.
(a)[4]

Use the letters provided to label, on the diagram, the organs that secrete the following hormones: J - testosterone, K - insulin, L - progesterone, M - follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).

(b)[4]

Explain how one of the hormones from (a) travels from the named organ that produces it to its named target organ.

(c)[3]

Explain how progesterone and luteinising hormone (LH) are related in the menstrual cycle.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: J corresponds to the testis

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