Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) The steroid hormones oestrogen and progesterone are secreted by the ovary. State precisely the sites of secretion of each. oestrogen ................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Fig. 4.1 shows a section through a maize fruit.Fig. 4.1(i) Name the parts labelled A to D.A .........................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

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

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe a reflex arc and explain why such reflex arcs are important. [7](b) Describe the structure of a myelin sheath and explain its role in the...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Fig. 5.1 shows a section through part of a human testis.Fig. 5.1Name structures A and B.A ...........................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe how a nerve impulse crosses a cholinergic synapse. [9](b) Explain the roles of synapses in the nervous system. [6]

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

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

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe the structure of a myelinated sensory neurone. [7](b) Explain how an action potential is transmitted along a sensory neurone. [8][Total: ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

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

2010 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe the structure of a myelinated sensory neurone. [7] (b) Explain how an action potential is transmitted along a sensory neurone. [8] [Total...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

What are the appropriate units for measuring diameters of alveoli, diameters of white blood cells and the width of cell walls?[Table_1]

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

The diagram shows a high-power drawing of a bacterium. Which three components are found in both this bacterium and an animal cell?

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

The diagram shows a stage micrometer scale on which the small divisions are 0.1 mm. It is viewed through an eyepiece containing a graticule. The st...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which structures are found in typical eukaryotic cells?1. 70S ribosomes2. 80S ribosomes3. linear DNA (chromosomes)4. circular DNA

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

What is the function of the nucleolus?

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

The electronmicrograph shows a cell. What is the actual diameter of the nucleus?

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

A student carried out four tests for biological molecules on a solution. The observations are shown in the table.[Table_1]Which molecules may be prese...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The diagrams show different types of bond found in biological molecules.Which combination of bonds could not be found in a protein with a tertiary str...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which row shows the correct match between the descriptions of biological molecules and where they are found?1 a linear polymer of 1,4 linked β-glucos...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which is the correct description for the structure of amylose and cellulose? [Table_1]

2015 Summer