Body Coordination

Question 2:Figure 2 shows a part of the endocrine system of a woman.(a)(i) Name the hormones produced by gland Y.(a)(ii) State one function for each hormone that is stated in question 2(a)(i).(b) Although gland Y exists since birth, the gland is inactive. When will gland Y become active?(c)(i) Name the endocrine gland for man that … Read more

Question 1:Figure 1 shows the human endocrine system.(a) State the gland that is the master gland in the human endocrine system.(b)(i) Name the hormone secreted by gland Q.(b)(ii) State the effect on humans if the hormone in question 1(b)(i) is not adequately secreted into the body.(c)(i) Name gland R.(c)(ii) State the hormone secreted by gland … Read more

Question 1:What is meant by the mind? Answer:The mind is a brain function related to our consciousness such as personality, thoughts, memory, judgement, intellect and emotion. Question 2:List five characteristics of a healthy mind. Answer:Five characteristics of a healthy mind:• Can think and make reasonable decisions• Can detect stimuli and respond appropriately• Can remember the … Read more

Question 1:State the meaning of hormone. Answer:A hormone is an organic chemical compound secreted by the endocrine gland. Question 2:State the main endocrine glands in the human body. Answer:The main endocrine glands in the human body are pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary and testis. Question 3:Name the hormones secreted by the following … Read more

Question 1:Diagram 1 shows the location of endocrine glands of a woman.(a) Name glands R and S in the boxes provided in Diagram 1.(b) State one function of hormone secreted by glands R and S.(c) State one effect to the woman if both glands S are removed.(d) Label with letter X the thyroid gland in … Read more