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7.1 Hormones and coordination

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The Figure shows a section through a human head.

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a.

Give the letter of the label that shows the pituitary gland.

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b.

The pituitary gland is sometimes called the 'master gland'.

Suggest why.

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c.

Suggest why damage to the pituitary gland can affect several different organs in the body.

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d.

A student wrote:

"The pituitary gland is part of the brain, so it cannot be an endocrine gland."

Explain why the student is wrong.

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7.1 Hormones and coordination Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /7.1 Hormones and coordination

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.

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