iGCSE Biology 2j: Hormones

State the production gland and target organ of: Glucagon

• Pituitary & Small intestine

• Pancreas & Small intestine

• Pituitary & Liver

• Pancreas & Liver

State the production gland and target organ of: Insulin

• Pituitary & Small intestine

• Pancreas & Small intestine

• Pituitary & Liver

• Pancreas & Liver

The hormonal system is also know as the:

• Exocrine system

• Endocrine system

• Egestive system

• Integumentary system

A disease caused by a lack of insulin production is:

• Type I Diabetes

• Type II Diabetes

• Type III Diabetes

• Type IV Diabetes

A disease caused by a reduction in sensitivity to insulin production is:

• Type I Diabetes

• Type II Diabetes

• Type III Diabetes

• Type IV Diabetes

Hormones are always produced in:

• Nerves

• Glands

• Goblet cells

• Enzymes

What is the main function of the hormone testosterone?

• To regulate blood glucose levels

• To promote the development of male secondary sexual characteristics

• To regulate body temperature

• To control the size of the pupil

Hormones are secreted into the:

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

• Lymphatic system

• Blood system

Oestrogen is produced in the:

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal glands

• Pituitary gland

• Ovary

Hormonal responses are generally ...? than / as Nervous responses

• Faster

• Slower

• The same speed