AQA GCSE · Biology 8461

Hormonal coordination in humans: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 1 written questions with worked solutions. All on Hormonal coordination in humans.

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Question 1
1 mark

Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' because it secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions, which then act on other glands?

Question 2
1 mark

During the control of blood glucose, how does glucagon interact with insulin to maintain homeostasis?

Question 3
1 mark

In the negative feedback control of water balance, what is the specific effect of Anti-diuretic Hormone (\(ADH\)) on the kidney tubules?

Question 4
1 mark

In a healthy person, what is the primary effect of insulin being released by the pancreas?

Question 5
1 mark

A woman is struggling to conceive and is prescribed a 'fertility drug'. Which two hormones are most likely to be contained in this drug to stimulate the maturation and release of eggs?

Question 6
5 marks

A person is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a condition where the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin.

a) Explain how insulin normally controls blood glucose levels when they become too high. (2 points)

b) Compare Type 1 diabetes with Type 2 diabetes in terms of the cause of the disease and the typical methods used to treat each condition. (3 points)

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