Endocrine system

Saraswati Vidya Niketan

Integrated Science

Name: Form:

Section A: Circle the letter next to the correct answer. Time: 30 minutes.

1. Some men develop a heavy beard. This is most likely due to (a) Insulin
(a) Testosterone (b) Urine
(b) Oestrogen (c) Adrenaline
(c) Progesterone (d) Oestrogen
(d) Growth hormone
4. Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?
2. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the (a) Insulin
Pituitary gland? (b) Glucagon
(a) Growth hormone (c) Anti-diuretic
(b) Follicle Stimulating hormone (d) Testosterone
(c) Thyroxin
(d) Anti-diuretic hormone 5. Which nutrient is needed for the production of thyroxin?
(a) Calcium
3. Whilst walking through a garden, Jane mistakenly stepped (b) Iron
on the tail of a snake. Which hormone would be secreted (c) Iodine
due to her frightening experience? (d) Phosphorus

Section B – Answer all questions

Question 1

(a) What is a hormone? (1 mark)

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(b) What is an endocrine gland? (1 mark)

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(c) State two ways how hormones differ from nerve impulses. (2 marks)
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Question 2

(a) Label any four parts of the endocrine system below: (4 marks)

The endocrine system

(b) Jerry did a urine test and a high amount of glucose was present in his urine.
(i) Which endocrine gland is most likely malfunctioning in his body? (1 mark)
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(ii) Give one reason for your answer. (2 marks)

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(c) Jerry was driving at a fast speed on a wet slippery road and the car suddenly starts to slide. He applied the brakes
immediately and maneuvered the car to the corner of the road. Explain the role of the endocrine system as he performed this
activity. (2 marks)
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(d) What is the function of oestrogen? (2 marks)

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