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The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes: OCR A‑Level Biology B questions

Every OCR A-Level Biology B exam question on 5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q30

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 30: There are two types of diabetes mellitus, type I and type II. Which option is true for both type I and type II diabetes mellitus? A If left untreated, they resu

  2. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 3(a): This is a photomicrograph of a section of mouse pancreas. F G Identify the structures labelled F and G. F G [2]

  3. Q3(b)(i)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 3(b)(i): HbA1c (mmol mol–1) = (HbA1c (%) – 2.14) × 10.929 Calculate the patient’s HbA1c concentration in %. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. HbA1c concentratio

  4. Q3(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 3(b)(ii): Use your answer to part (i) to determine the status of the patient, based on the values in the table. [1]

  5. Q3(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    6 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 3(c): (c)* Semaglutide is a new form of anti-diabetes medication that is prescribed as a once-weekly injection for treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Clinical trials have

  6. Q31(c)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 31(c)(i): Explain one method of treating Type 2 diabetes. [2]

  7. Q31(c)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 31(c)(ii): Explain how a biosensor is used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments. [2]

  8. Q35(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 35(c)(i): State the name of the receptors that detect a rise in blood glucose concentration and their location in the body. Name Location in the body [1]

  9. Q35(c)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 35(c)(ii): Explain how the effectors respond to the hormone to return blood glucose concentration to normal. [2]

  10. Q35(c)(iii)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 35(c)(iii): Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes. Explain why blood glucose concentration is not controlled in women with gestational diabetes. [2]

  11. Q35(d)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 35(d)(i): Suggest why these women have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. [2]

  12. Q35(d)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 35(d)(ii): Suggest one way that women with gestational diabetes could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life. [1]

  13. Q3(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    3 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 3(c): Glucose is normally reabsorbed from the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney. In some conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, glucose remains in the filtrate

  14. Q1(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(a)(i): State one function of the cell labelled X. [1]

  15. Q1(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(a)(ii): Name the two different types of cell in the region labelled Y. [1]

  16. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(b): The pancreas has an essential role in controlling blood glucose concentration. A person was given a glucose tolerance test. Two months later, the same person wa

  17. Q12

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
    No published mark scheme
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 12: Which of the options, A to D, describes an indirect role of glucagon? A condensation B esterification C hydrolysis D oxidation Your answer [1]

  18. Q2(a)(i)

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    3 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 2(a)(i): Compare the treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. [3]

  19. Q2(a)(ii)

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 2(a)(ii): Explain why measurement of the concentration of glycosylated haemoglobin is used to evaluate how well a patient’s blood glucose concentration has been controlle

  20. Q3(d)(i)

    November 2020 · Paper 3

    3 marks5.3.2 The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes
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    November 2020 Paper 3, question 3(d)(i): Using the data in the table, plot a histogram on the grid provided. [3]
All 31 questions on The hormonal control of blood glucose and the management of diabetes, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q30 (1 mark): There are two types of diabetes mellitus, type I and type II. Which option is true for both type I and type II diabetes mellitus? A If left untreated, they resu
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): This is a photomicrograph of a section of mouse pancreas. F G Identify the structures labelled F and G. F G [2]
  3. June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(b)(i) (2 marks): HbA1c (mmol mol–1) = (HbA1c (%) – 2.14) × 10.929 Calculate the patient’s HbA1c concentration in %. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. HbA1c concentratio
  4. June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): Use your answer to part (i) to determine the status of the patient, based on the values in the table. [1]
  5. June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(c) (6 marks): (c)* Semaglutide is a new form of anti-diabetes medication that is prescribed as a once-weekly injection for treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Clinical trials have
  6. June 2024, Paper 1, Q31(c)(i) (2 marks): Explain one method of treating Type 2 diabetes. [2]
  7. June 2024, Paper 1, Q31(c)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how a biosensor is used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatments. [2]
  8. June 2023, Paper 1, Q35(c)(i) (1 mark): State the name of the receptors that detect a rise in blood glucose concentration and their location in the body. Name Location in the body [1]
  9. June 2023, Paper 1, Q35(c)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the effectors respond to the hormone to return blood glucose concentration to normal. [2]
  10. June 2023, Paper 1, Q35(c)(iii) (2 marks): Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes. Explain why blood glucose concentration is not controlled in women with gestational diabetes. [2]
  11. June 2023, Paper 1, Q35(d)(i) (2 marks): Suggest why these women have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. [2]
  12. June 2023, Paper 1, Q35(d)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest one way that women with gestational diabetes could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life. [1]
  13. June 2023, Paper 3, Q3(c) (3 marks): Glucose is normally reabsorbed from the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney. In some conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, glucose remains in the filtrate
  14. June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): State one function of the cell labelled X. [1]
  15. June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): Name the two different types of cell in the region labelled Y. [1]
  16. June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(b) (2 marks): The pancreas has an essential role in controlling blood glucose concentration. A person was given a glucose tolerance test. Two months later, the same person wa
  17. November 2020, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): Which of the options, A to D, describes an indirect role of glucagon? A condensation B esterification C hydrolysis D oxidation Your answer [1]
  18. November 2020, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (3 marks): Compare the treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. [3]
  19. November 2020, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why measurement of the concentration of glycosylated haemoglobin is used to evaluate how well a patient’s blood glucose concentration has been controlle
  20. November 2020, Paper 3, Q3(d)(i) (3 marks): Using the data in the table, plot a histogram on the grid provided. [3]
  21. November 2020, Paper 3, Q3(d)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate how many cases of diabetic retinopathy were found between the ages of 63 and 81. number of cases = [2]
  22. November 2020, Paper 3, Q3(d)(iii) (1 mark): Explain why it is an advantage to use large sample sizes. [1]
  23. November 2020, Paper 3, Q3(d)(iv) (2 marks): A key finding of the study was large regional variation in the incidence of retinopathy, after accounting for age, gender, deprivation and ethnicity. Suggest a
  24. June 2019, Paper 1, Q36(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify structure X. [1]
  25. June 2019, Paper 1, Q36(a)(ii) (6 marks): The photomicrograph in Fig. 36, on the insert, shows a section of pancreatic tissue. An endocrine structure is labelled X. (ii)* In a healthy individual, the co
  26. June 2019, Paper 1, Q36(b)(i) (2 marks): Two strategies for inducing diabetes in healthy mice are described below. For each strategy, suggest which type of diabetes would be induced and provide an expl
  27. June 2019, Paper 1, Q36(b)(ii) (1 mark): Both strategies are carried out over a period of five weeks. After this time, the mice are tested for diabetes. Name one test that can be used to confirm that t
  28. June 2018, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): Which of the options, A to D, is true of type 2 diabetes? A caused by autoimmunity B present from birth C rapid onset D slow onset Your answer [1]
  29. June 2017, Paper 1, Q32(a) (4 marks): Complete the missing words in the paragraph below to explain the role of insulin in blood glucose homeostasis. When the concentration of blood glucose rises abo
  30. June 2017, Paper 1, Q32(b)(i) (1 mark): The OGTT result in Fig. 32 shows evidence of diabetes. State which type of diabetes the patient has and explain how this can be concluded. type explanation [1]
  31. June 2017, Paper 1, Q32(b)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the percentage increase in blood glucose concentration after 90 minutes compared to time 0. Give your answer to two significant figures. Answer = % [2

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