Key Area 2.3 (b) control and communication: endocrine system

Question 1

Give two examples of endocrine glands in humans

Answer 1

Thyroid gland

Pancreas

Question 2

State how hormones carry their messages around the body

Answer 2

Hormones affect target organs which contain receptors which are specific so only target tissues are affected by target hormones

Question 3

Name two hormones involved in the control of blood glucose concentration

Answer 3

Insulin

Glucagon

Question 4

Give a reason for the increase in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

Poor diet

Lack of exercise

Question 5

State the function of endocrine glands

Answer 5

Release hormones into the bloodstream