This document contains questions about human anatomy and physiology. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about hormone producing glands, the male and female reproductive systems, homeostasis, the skin, and the structure and function of nephrons. Correct answers are required about various glands, organs, and the roles of substances like hormones, eggs, sperm, proteins and glucose in different body systems and processes.
This document contains questions about human anatomy and physiology. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about hormone producing glands, the male and female reproductive systems, homeostasis, the skin, and the structure and function of nephrons. Correct answers are required about various glands, organs, and the roles of substances like hormones, eggs, sperm, proteins and glucose in different body systems and processes.
This document contains questions about human anatomy and physiology. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about hormone producing glands, the male and female reproductive systems, homeostasis, the skin, and the structure and function of nephrons. Correct answers are required about various glands, organs, and the roles of substances like hormones, eggs, sperm, proteins and glucose in different body systems and processes.
This document contains questions about human anatomy and physiology. It includes multiple choice and short answer questions about hormone producing glands, the male and female reproductive systems, homeostasis, the skin, and the structure and function of nephrons. Correct answers are required about various glands, organs, and the roles of substances like hormones, eggs, sperm, proteins and glucose in different body systems and processes.
The diagram shows the position of some hormone producing glands in the female body.
(a) Which of these structures is the adrenal gland? (1)
A W B X C Y D Z (b) Which of these is a correct statement about hormones? (1) A they always produce short-term changes B they are carried by neurones C they are transported in the Blood D they always produce a rapid response (c) Adrenaline is released into the blood when there is danger. The list gives the effects of adrenaline on different parts of the body. · dilates the pupil in the eye · increases heart rate · narrows small arteries in the intestine · converts glycogen into glucose in the liver Explain the advantages of these effects to a person in danger. (4) ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................
(Total for question 1 = 6 marks)
Q2 The diagram shows the male reproductive organs.
(a) Name the structures labelled T and U. (2)
T ................................................................................................................................ U ............................................................................................................................... (b) Name two different liquids transported in tube W. (2) 1 ................................................................................................................................. 2 ................................................................................................................................. (c) Explain the functions of structure V. (2) ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................
(Total for Question 2 = 6 marks)
Q3. The diagram shows the female reproductive system.
(a) Give the letter that shows where oestrogen is produced. (1) ..................................................................................................................................... (b) When an egg is released it can be fertilised by a sperm. Name the cell produced when an egg is fertilised. (1) .................................................................................................................................... (c) The table gives information about some hormones involved in the menstrual cycle. Complete the table by giving the missing information. (6) Q4 Humans can control their internal environment. (a) State the term used to describe the control of an organism's internal environment. (1) ..................................................................................................................................... (b) The diagram shows a section through the skin.
(a) Name the structures labelled A, B and C. (3)
A ............................................................................................................................... B ............................................................................................................................... C ............................................................................................................................... (b) Explain the changes that occur in structures A, B and C when a person responds to being in a cold environment. (5) ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................. (Total for Question 4 = 9 marks) Q5. The diagram shows part of a human nephron, with parts labelled P, Q, R, S and T.
(a) (i) What is the name of part P? (1)
A collecting duct B glomerulus C proximal convoluted tubule D renal artery (ii) Where does ultrafiltration occur? (1) A P B Q C R D T (iii) Where is permeability affected by ADH? (1) A P B Q C R D S (iv) Where is glucose selectively reabsorbed into the blood? (1) A Q B R C S D T (b) The data shows the concentration of substances in different liquids from different locations in the kidney.
Explain the differences in the concentration of protein and glucose.
Use information from the table to support your answer. (4) ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... (c) The composition of urine changes depending on the conditions within the body. Explain how the composition of urine changes if a person is in a very warm environment. (3) ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... (Total for question 5 = 11 marks)
