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Date November 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19N.1.HL:.tz0.28
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Which Question number 28 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which describes the role of a local hormone?

A. It travels around the body in the blood to regulate a bodily function.

B. It signals a change in target cells from a distant control centre.

C. It acts on nearby cells without entering the blood to regulate a bodily function.

D. It leaves the body in sweat to stimulate a change in body temperature.

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 8: The endocrine system » 8.1. The endocrine system » 8.1.2. Describe the role of circulating (blood) and local hormones.
Topic 8: The endocrine system » 8.1. The endocrine system
Topic 8: The endocrine system

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