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Hormones, adrenalin and thyroxine: Edexcel GCSE Biology questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Biology exam question on Hormones, adrenalin and thyroxine (specification points 7.1–7.3), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Foundation, question 1(a): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the endocrine gland that produces it. (2) hormone endocrine gland pituitary adrenal insulin ovaries oestrogen testes

  2. Q4(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(a): Draw two crosses on Figure 5 to show the position of the ovaries. (1) Figure 5

  3. Q2(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 2(b)(ii): State how this hormone is transported from the pancreas to its target organs. (1)

  4. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(a): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the endocrine gland that produces it. (2) hormone endocrine gland thyroid gland thyroxine pituitary gland pancreas a

  5. Q6(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Higher

    4 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Higher, question 6(c): A woman had unexplained weight loss and fatigue. She had blood tests to investigate the cause of these symptoms. Figure 10 shows the results. blood test woman’s

  6. Q8(b)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Higher, question 8(b)(i): State which endocrine gland secretes adrenalin. (1)

  7. Q8(b)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Higher

    3 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Higher, question 8(b)(ii): Explain the effect of adrenalin on liver cells during exercise. (3)

  8. Q4(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(a): Endocrine glands make hormones. Which endocrine gland is situated in the head and is attached to the brain? (1) A adrenal B pancreas C pituitary D thyroid Diabe

  9. Q9(a)(i)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(a)(i): State one effect of hyperthyroidism on the thyroid gland. (1)

  10. Q9(a)(ii)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(a)(ii): The thyroid gland is part of the (1) A circulatory system B digestive system C endocrine system D urinary system

  11. Q9(b)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    4 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(b): Explain how negative feedback, involving the thyroid gland, controls metabolic rate. (4). (4)

  12. Q2(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(a): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the effect of the hormone on the body. (2) hormone effect of hormone increases glucose levels prepares the uterus ho

  13. Q2(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 2 Foundation, question 2(b): How is adrenalin transported from the adrenal glands to its target organs? (1) A by transpiration B by osmosis C dissolved in blood plasma D carried by red bloo

  14. Q9(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 2 Higher

    4 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 2 Higher, question 9(b): Explain how the release of adrenalin can result in the improved performance of an athlete. (4)

  15. Q7(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2 Higher

    6 marksHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 2 Higher, question 7(b)(ii): Explain why an underactive thyroid could cause this patient to have an increased body mass. (6)
All 15 questions on Hormones, adrenalin and thyroxine, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (2 marks): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the endocrine gland that produces it. (2) hormone endocrine gland pituitary adrenal insulin ovaries oestrogen testes
  2. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a) (1 mark): Draw two crosses on Figure 5 to show the position of the ovaries. (1) Figure 5
  3. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q2(b)(ii) (1 mark): State how this hormone is transported from the pancreas to its target organs. (1)
  4. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the endocrine gland that produces it. (2) hormone endocrine gland thyroid gland thyroxine pituitary gland pancreas a
  5. June 2022, Paper 2 Higher, Q6(c) (4 marks): A woman had unexplained weight loss and fatigue. She had blood tests to investigate the cause of these symptoms. Figure 10 shows the results. blood test woman’s
  6. June 2022, Paper 2 Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): State which endocrine gland secretes adrenalin. (1)
  7. June 2022, Paper 2 Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (3 marks): Explain the effect of adrenalin on liver cells during exercise. (3)
  8. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a) (1 mark): Endocrine glands make hormones. Which endocrine gland is situated in the head and is attached to the brain? (1) A adrenal B pancreas C pituitary D thyroid Diabe
  9. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): State one effect of hyperthyroidism on the thyroid gland. (1)
  10. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): The thyroid gland is part of the (1) A circulatory system B digestive system C endocrine system D urinary system
  11. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(b) (4 marks): Explain how negative feedback, involving the thyroid gland, controls metabolic rate. (4). (4)
  12. June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(a) (2 marks): Draw one straight line from each hormone to the effect of the hormone on the body. (2) hormone effect of hormone increases glucose levels prepares the uterus ho
  13. June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): How is adrenalin transported from the adrenal glands to its target organs? (1) A by transpiration B by osmosis C dissolved in blood plasma D carried by red bloo
  14. June 2018, Paper 2 Higher, Q9(b) (4 marks): Explain how the release of adrenalin can result in the improved performance of an athlete. (4)
  15. Specimen, Paper 2 Higher, Q7(b)(ii) (6 marks): Explain why an underactive thyroid could cause this patient to have an increased body mass. (6)

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