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

Which statements about resolution and magnification are correct?[Table_1]

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

An eyepiece graticule has a scale with 100 divisions. A stage micrometer has a scale with 50 divisions, each of which is 0.040 mm apart. Using a ×40 ...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A prokaryotic cell which is 1 µm in diameter, is magnified 50000 times in an electron micrograph. What is the diameter of the cell in the electron m...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A scientist carried out an experiment to separate cell structures in animal cells. The cells were broken open to release the cell structures. This ext...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Radioactively-labelled nucleotides are introduced into a cell.In which cell structures will the radioactivity first become concentrated?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

What is the general formula for amylose?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The diagram shows relationships between some important molecules and bonds. What is represented by circles numbered 1, 2 and 3?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

In unsaturated lipid molecules, where are double bonds located?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Phospholipids and triglycerides are important biological molecules.Which properties are correct for these molecules?[Table_1]

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The diagrams show two arrangements of amino acids in a protein. Which row correctly names the bonds at S or T?

2018 Summer