plumiHormones, adrenalin and thyroxine: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Combined Science 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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All 14 questions on Hormones, adrenalin and thyroxine, as a list
- June 2025, Biology 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
- June 2024, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(a) (1 mark): Draw two crosses on Figure 4 to show the position of the ovaries. (1) Figure 4
- June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): State how this hormone is transported from the pancreas to its target organs. (1)
- June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(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
- June 2022, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q4(c) (4 marks): A woman had unexplained weight loss and fatigue. She had blood tests to investigate the cause of these symptoms. Figure 6 shows the results. blood test woman’s
- June 2022, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b)(i) (1 mark): State which endocrine gland secretes adrenalin. (1)
- June 2022, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b)(ii) (3 marks): Explain the effect of adrenalin on liver cells during exercise. (3)
- November 2021, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(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
- November 2020, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): State one effect of hyperthyroidism on the thyroid gland. (1)
- November 2020, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): The thyroid gland is part of the (1) A circulatory system B digestive system C endocrine system D urinary system
- November 2020, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q6(b) (4 marks): Explain how negative feedback, involving the thyroid gland, controls metabolic rate. (4)
- June 2019, Biology 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
- June 2019, Biology 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
- June 2018, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q6(b) (4 marks): Explain how the release of adrenalin can result in the improved performance of an athlete. (4)
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