| Date | November 2021 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 21N.1.HL:.tz0.28 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 28 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which endocrine gland is located on the superior aspect of the kidney?
A. Pancreas
B. Hypothalamus
C. Pituitary
D. Adrenal
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
A number of candidates got tripped up by option A pancreas. The anatomical layout of the glands is clearly an area to go over as part of the topic.
Syllabus sections
Topic 8: The endocrine system » 8.1. The endocrine system » 8.1.1. Label the location of the major endocrine organs in the human body.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.4b.i:
Identify glands X, Y and Z in the diagram.
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X:
Y:
Z:
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19M.1.HL:.tz0.25:
What is the endocrine organ labelled X in the diagram?
A. Pineal gland
B. Hypothalamus
C. Pancreas
D. Thyroid gland
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.8a:
Identify the structures A and B in the diagram.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.8a:
State the glands labelled X and Y in the diagram.
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.28:
Which endocrine organs are found in the head?
A. Pineal, pancreas
B. Thyroid, adrenal
C. Pineal, hypothalamus
D. Hypothalamus, thyroid
