Paper 2 H - SAMPLE SET 1 Q10
10) Endocrine glands produce hormones.
10.1) Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Suggest what would happen in the body of a person with hyperthyroidism. [3 marks]
10.2) Describe the roles of FSH and LH in the menstrual cycle. [2 marks]
10.3) The combined pill is a contraceptive that contains progesterone and oestrogen.
The ‘mini-pill’:
The success rate of the mini-pill in preventing pregnancy is lower than that of the combined pill.
Explain why missing a dose of the mini-pill would reduce the success rate of the mini-pill. [4 marks]
(Total for Question 10 = 9 marks)
10.1) Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Suggest what would happen in the body of a person with hyperthyroidism. [3 marks]
10.2) Describe the roles of FSH and LH in the menstrual cycle. [2 marks]
10.3) The combined pill is a contraceptive that contains progesterone and oestrogen.
The ‘mini-pill’:
- is a contraceptive that only contains the progesterone hormone
- has to be taken at the same time each day to prevent pregnancy.
The success rate of the mini-pill in preventing pregnancy is lower than that of the combined pill.
Explain why missing a dose of the mini-pill would reduce the success rate of the mini-pill. [4 marks]
(Total for Question 10 = 9 marks)