The Table shows some endocrine glands and the hormones they produce.
Table
| Endocrine gland | Hormone produced |
|---|---|
| thyroid gland | X |
| Y | testosterone |
| pancreas | insulin |
| adrenal glands | Z |
Name hormone X, gland Y and hormone Z.
Insulin is produced in the pancreas but one of its target organs is the liver.
Describe how insulin reaches the liver.
State what is meant by a target organ.
42 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.1 Hormones and coordination, covering 7.1.1 Endocrine glands and hormone transport, 7.1.2 Adrenalin and fight or flight, and 7.1.3 Thyroxine and negative feedback. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.