CHEMICAL COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION
2010 MARCH
1. After diagnosing the blood of a foetus, a doctor comments that
foetus has some immunological diseases and it may be due to the malfunctioning
of an endocrine gland.
a. Name the gland.
b. Which are the hormones produced by this gland?
c. What are the main functions of these hormones?
2010 SEPTEMBER
(IMPROVEMENT)
1.
Draw a flow chart on the mechanism
of hormone action. (2)
Generates cyclic AMP, FSH release,
Biochemical response, Response I, Binds with membrane receptor, Ovarian growth
2011 MARCH
1.
Match column B and C with column A (4
x ½=2)
A
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B
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C
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Thyroid
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Melatonin
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Weak immunity
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Pituitary
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Insulin
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ANF
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Pancreas
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Thymosin
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Gigantism
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Thymus
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Growth hormone
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Diabetes mellitus
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Thyroxine
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Goiter
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Progesterone
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Marasmus
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2011 OCTOBER
(IMPROVEMENT)
1.
Analyze the facts given in three
columns, find their relationship and fill the blanks. (2)
Thymus
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a)
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Differentiation of T-lymphocytes
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b) --------------
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Adrenaline
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Emergency hormone
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Kidney
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Erythropoietin
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c) -----------------
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Pancreas
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d)
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Decrease blood glucose level
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2012 MARCH
1. Thymus gland is found to be not functioning in a 6-year old boy.
How will this condition affect the immune system of the boy? (2)
2012 SEPTEMBER
(IMPROVEMENT)
1. Match column B and C with column A (2)
A
Hormone
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B
Endocrine gland
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C
Principal function
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1. Thyroxin
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i) Adrenal gland
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a. Contraction of smooth muscles
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2. Oxytocin
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ii) Thymus gland
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b. Stimulates ovulation
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iii) Pituitary gland
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c. Regulates basal metabolic rate
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iv) Thyroid gland
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d. Increases Ca level in the blood
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