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3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Name the gland that produces each hormone: adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, oestrogen.
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Total for this question: 4 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Which hormone lowers blood glucose concentration?
(1)Total for this question: 1 mark
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Explain how insulin reduces blood glucose concentration after a meal.
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Total for this question: 3 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Explain why people with type 1 diabetes must inject insulin.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Explain why insulin is injected rather than swallowed.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Illustrative glucose tolerance test data.
| Time / min | Person A / mmol per dm³ | Person B / mmol per dm³ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 11.5 |
| 60 | 6.2 | 13.0 |
| 90 | 5.2 | 12.2 |
| 120 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
Plot both sets of results on the same axes. Join your points with straight lines using a ruler.
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Total for this question: 6 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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| Time / min | Person A / mmol per dm³ | Person B / mmol per dm³ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 11.5 |
| 60 | 6.2 | 13.0 |
| 90 | 5.2 | 12.2 |
| 120 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
Suggest which person has diabetes. Give a reason.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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| Time / min | Person A / mmol per dm³ | Person B / mmol per dm³ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 11.5 |
| 60 | 6.2 | 13.0 |
| 90 | 5.2 | 12.2 |
| 120 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
Explain the change in person A's blood glucose from 30 to 120 minutes.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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| Time / min | Person A / mmol per dm³ | Person B / mmol per dm³ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 11.5 |
| 60 | 6.2 | 13.0 |
| 90 | 5.2 | 12.2 |
| 120 | 5.0 | 11.0 |
Calculate the percentage increase in person B's blood glucose from 0 to 60 minutes.
(2)Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Explain how type 2 diabetes can be controlled without insulin injections.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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State two effects of testosterone.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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State two roles of oestrogen.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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State the role of progesterone.
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Total for this question: 1 mark
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Which hormone maintains the uterus lining during pregnancy?
(1)Total for this question: 1 mark
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
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Explain why adrenaline increases blood glucose.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
Lesson: 3.44 Adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen
