ATS GCSE Biology - Homeostasis and response (Higher - all)

Which of the following are regulated in your body to maintain optimal conditions?

• Water levels

• Blood glucose concentration

• Carbon dioxide levels

• Body temperature

Which can fit in-between the receptor and effector?

• Neurone

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Co-ordinator

Which gland is positioned near the stomach and liver?

• pituitary gland

• pancreas

• thyroid

• adrenal gland

• ovary or testes

Which are the two hormones involved in the regulation of blood glucose concentration?

• glucose

• glucagon

• glygogen

• insulin

Which hormone stimulates the release of the egg from the ovary (ovulation)?

• Oestrogen

• Progesterone

• Follicle stimulating hormone

• Luteinising hormone

Which two hormones are released from the ovary (ovulation)?

• Oestrogen

• Progesterone

• Follicle stimulating hormone

• Luteinising hormone

Which is NOT a negative effect of fertility treatment?

• Gives the woman the chance to have a baby

• Can lead to multiple births

• Success rates are not high

• Emotionally stressful

• Physically stressful

Name the gland that releases the hormone tyroxine?

• pituitary gland

• pancreas

• thyroid

• adrenal gland

• ovary or testes

Which organ does not contain receptors

• tongue

• nose

• skin

• brain

Which is NOT a coordination centre?

• Skin

• Brain

• Pancreas

• Spinal cord