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14.3.1: Endocrine Anatomy Past Papers
Section A: Labeling & MCQ (Paper 2)
Question 1: Using the diagram above, identify and click on TWO endocrine glands: the Adrenal Gland and the Pancreas.
[2 marks]
Question 2: Which gland secretes insulin?
Question 3: Adrenaline is secreted by which gland?
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?
Question 5: Oestrogen is produced by which organ?
Section B: Definitions (Paper 4)
Question 1: Define the term hormone. [4 marks]
Question 2: State the hormone secreted by the testes. [1 mark]
Question 3: Name the gland that produces insulin. [1 mark]
Question 4: Explain why hormones only affect specific target organs. [2 marks]
Question 5: State ONE difference between nervous control and hormonal control. [1 mark]
Section C: Transport & Application (Paper 4/6)
Question 1: Describe how hormones are transported around the body. [2 marks]
Question 2: A person has a tumor in their pancreas that stops insulin production. Predict the effect on blood glucose levels. [2 marks]
Question 3: A student wants to investigate the effect of adrenaline on heart rate. Suggest how this could be done safely using a simulation (not real adrenaline). [3 marks]
Question 4: The adrenal glands prepare the body for "fight or flight" by releasing adrenaline. State TWO physiological changes caused by adrenaline. [2 marks]
Question 5: Type 1 diabetes is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin. Suggest why people with Type 1 diabetes need to inject insulin rather than take it as a tablet. [2 marks]
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