Hormones: past paper questions
Real questions on hormones
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- 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(iii)[2]
State two other effects of adrenaline on the body.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q6b(i)[3]
State the letter in Figure 6.2 that identifies the gland that releases the hormone: adrenaline insulin
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q6b(ii)[1]
State the type of gland that releases hormones.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[3]
The box on the left contains the word ‘Hormones’. The boxes on the right contain some sentence endings. Draw lines to make three correct sentences about hormones. are chemical substances. are responsible for reflex actions. are transported through neurones. Hormones have effects that last longer than nervous control. h...
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[1]
Some people with diabetes are unable to produce their own insulin. State the function of insulin.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[1]
Insulin is a hormone produced in humans. State the effect of insulin in the human body.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q5c[1]
State the name of a hormone that increases heart rate.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4b(ii)[3]
Structure M in Figure 4.1 releases a hormone that increases blood glucose concentration. State the name of this hormone and explain how it increases blood glucose concentration.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4b(iii)[1]
State the name of one other hormone that increases blood glucose concentration. (iii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(iii)[2]
State the name of the organ shown in Fig. 4.1 that produces a female reproductive hormone and state one function of the hormone. organ function
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4b[5]
Complete the sentences about the endocrine system using words from the list. Each word may be used once, more than once or not at all. digestion homeostasis muscles external neurones glands insulin phagocytosis glucose internal testosterone tissues The endocrine system contains organs called . These organs produce horm...
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(i)[4]
Use the information in Fig. 3.1 to complete Table 3.1. Table 3.1 gland letter on Fig. 3.1 G ovary hormone secreted adrenaline oestrogen pancreas testes H
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(ii)[3]
State the meaning of the term hormone.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(iii)[2]
The box on the left shows the beginning of a sentence. The boxes on the right show some sentence endings. Draw two lines from the box on the left to the boxes on the right to make two correct sentences. act more slowly than the nervous system acts. are impulses. Hormones have effects with a shorter duration than the ef...
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[4]
Adrenaline has many effects on the human body. Complete the sentences about the effects of adrenaline. Circle the correct word in each group of three words that are shown in bold. Adrenaline is secreted to prepare the body for action / relaxation / sleep. The heart rate increases to pump more blood containing carbon di...
See it on the paper → - 0610/22 · October/November 2024 · Q28[1]
Which statements about hormones are correct?
See it on the paper → - 0610/11 · May/June 2024 · Q29[1]
Where is insulin secreted, and what is its effect on blood glucose concentration?
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2024 · Q7a(ii)[1]
One human protein that is made by genetically modified bacteria is insulin. State the role of insulin in the human body.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2024 · Q4a[2]
Identify, from Fig. 4.1, hormone: R S.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2024 · Q4b[2]
State the day or days of the menstrual cycle shown in Fig. 4.1 when: ovulation is most likely to occur shedding of the uterine lining occurs.
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What examiners said
Few candidates were able to name the adrenal gland, most offering adrenaline or kidney instead. Many knew that that the testes secrete testosterone.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/33 Q3(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Very few candidates were able to describe a hormone. Those that did know it was a chemical and was transported by the blood were often confused about where it acts.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/33 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Most knew that hormones act more slowly than the nervous system.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/33 Q3(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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