Question 1 (1.1) 200 words

 

a)    Label the diagram with the main endocrine glands. (N.B. labels are not included in the word count) 

 

 

 

b)    Briefly describe what hormones link the hypothalamus, specific part of the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland. (40 words)

c)     Briefly describe what hormones link the hypothalamus, specific part of the pituitary gland and the female gonads. (40 words)

d)    Briefly describe what hormone links the hypothalamus, specific part of the pituitary gland and the kidneys (30 words)

e)    Briefly describe what cells of the pancreas produce what hormones (45 words)

f)     Briefly describe the hormones that are secreted by the adrenal gland (45 words)

 

Question 2 (1.2) 300 words Complete the following table:

 

Hormone

Explain its function:

Citations

Adrenaline

 

 

Aldosterone

 

 

Follicle stimulating hormone

 

 

Glucagon

 

 

Insulin

 

 

Luteinizing hormone

 

 

Melatonin

 

 

Oestrogen

 

 

Oxytocin

 

 

Parathyroid hormone

 

 

Progesterone

 

 

Prolactin

 

 

Testosterone

 

 

Thyroxine

 

 

Question 3 (1.3) 200 words Explain the role of the bloodstream in distributing hormones to their target organs.

 

Question 4 (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) 400 words

a) Provide a detailed description of the two molecular processes involved for steroid and peptide receptor activation, ensuring you explain the need for these different processes. Relate your ideas to a named steroid and peptide hormone.

 

a) Outline why specificity is needed in relation to the action of the above. 

Question 5 (2.1, 2.2) 500 words

 

Homeostasis means ‘keeping the internal environment of the body balanced’. 

Using 

either

 oxytocin in normal labour 

or

 the control of glucose levels in the body as an example, describe the process of homeostasis, using diagrams/images to help.

 

Word Count: 1600 words 

 

10% allowance over the word count.

Paraphrase citation

Use the citation to the endpoint in each response

stick to OpenStax and Lumen Learning, or A-Level Biology textbooks

Try to give additional specific facts and details like numerical information, specific cellular/histological details. 

Reduced the surrounding wording or opening sentences to instead directly describe or explain versus the question/AC instructions

Extra factual additions to cover a wider array of detail relative to the criteria.

Email me to send the paper across 

 

Use these websites 

Introduction to Excretion Systems | Biology for Majors II (lumenlearning.com)

Comparing Excretion Systems | Biology for Majors II (lumenlearning.com)

Nitrogenous Wastes | Biology for Majors II (lumenlearning.com)

Putting It Together: The Excretory System | Biology for Majors II (lumenlearning.com)

Flashcards: The Excretory System Vocabulary | Biology for Majors II (lumenlearning.com)

1.5 Homeostasis – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.2 Hormones – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.4 The Thyroid Gland – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.5 The Parathyroid Glands – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.6 The Adrenal Glands – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.7 The Pineal Gland – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

17.11 Development and Aging of the Endocrine System – Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax

The Endocrine System (5.4.1) | OCR A Level Biology Revision Notes 2017 | Save My Exams

Endocrine System: Hormones | A-level Biology | OCR, AQA, Edexcel – Bing video