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Hormones and the endocrine system
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15 AQA GCSE Biology questions on Hormones and the endocrine system, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Hormones are chemical messengers that are transported around the body in the:

  1. Blood
  2. Nerves
  3. Lymph only
  4. Air
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✓ Answer: ABlood
Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands into the bloodstream, which carries them to their target organs.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Which gland is often called the 'master gland' because it controls other glands?

  1. The pituitary gland
  2. The pancreas
  3. The thyroid
  4. The ovary
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✓ Answer: AThe pituitary gland
The pituitary gland secretes hormones that act on other endocrine glands, coordinating the endocrine system.
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