Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Describe the role of insulin in the regulation of blood glucose concentration........................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Fig. 8.1 shows a scanning electron micrograph of a section through a leaf of the Christmas rose, *Helleborus niger*.[Image_1: Fig. 8.1]Name M and ...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Describe the part played by the proximal convoluted tubules in the functioning of the kidneys. [8] (b) Explain how the collecting ducts in the ki...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands.Explain what is meant by the term _endocrine gland_........................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) The pancreas acts both as an exocrine and an endocrine gland.(i) Describe the parts of the pancreas involved in its endocrine function...............

2009 Winter

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Explain how two parents, both of whom produce normal amounts of AG, can produce a child with Pompe disease...........................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

(a) Describe the structure of a kidney nephron and its associated blood vessels. [7](b) Explain how glomerular filtrate is formed. [8]

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) both consist of two polypeptide chains, the α and β chains.• The α chains of FSH ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) both consist of two polypeptide chains, the \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) chains.The \(...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - HOMEOSTASIS

The secretion of insulin by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas stimulates the liver to reduce the blood glucose concentration.(a) Describe how t...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A cell organelle measures $4 \times 10^{-1}$ mm in diameter.What is the diameter in $\mu$m?

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

In the following table, which is the correct comparison between light and electron microscopes? [Table_1: light microscope and electron microscope co...

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which structures are present in a typical plant cell? [Table_1]

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Plant cells are stained and then viewed through a light microscope.Which structures would be clearly visible at a magnification of ×400?

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which type of cell will contain the highest proportion of single membrane-bound structures?

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Four different fruit juices, A, B, C and D, were tested with Benedict's solution. A second sample of each juice was hydrolysed and tested with Benedic...

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which molecular bonds will be broken by hydrolysis when a molecule of glycogen is converted to glucose? [Table_1]

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which set of statements correctly describes haemoglobin?

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Some foods contain 'hydrogenated vegetable oils'. These are unsaturated fats that have been converted to saturated fats.Which property of the fats wil...

2011 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which rows show the chemical groups present in the biological molecules listed?[Table_1]

2011 Summer