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Sex hormones: IGCSE Biology questions with answers

Free Sex hormones questions for IGCSE Biology (0610), Extended tier (Supplement content), part of Reproduction. Each question has the answer and the marking points an examiner would look for.

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Question 1Multiple choice · 1 markA* challenge

Which hormone maintains the lining of the uterus, and which hormone stimulates ovulation?

maintains uterus liningstimulates ovulation
ALHprogesterone
BoestrogenFSH
CFSHLH
DprogesteroneLH
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Answer: D

Question 2Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which hormone maintains the lining of the uterus?

  1. A LH
  2. B progesterone
  3. C FSH
  4. D adrenaline
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Answer: B

Question 3Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which statement describes oestrogen?

  1. A Growing a single crop over a large area
  2. B The movement of particles through a cell membrane from a region of lower to higher concentration, using energy from respiration
  3. C A hormone that controls female secondary sexual characteristics
  4. D A hormone that controls male secondary sexual characteristics
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Answer: C

Question 4Multiple choice · 1 markA* challenge

Which hormone maintains the lining of the uterus, and which hormone stimulates ovulation?

maintains uterus liningstimulates ovulation
AFSHLH
BoestrogenFSH
CprogesteroneLH
DLHprogesterone
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Answer: C

Question 5Structured · 6 marksA* challenge

The menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones.

(a)

Name the hormones produced by the ovary.

[2]
(b)

State the role of FSH and LH.

[2]
(c)

Explain why progesterone stays high during pregnancy.

[2]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)oestrogen and progesterone
oestrogen B1
progesterone B1
2
(b)FSH: follicle develops; LH: ovulation
FSH causes an egg/follicle to mature B1
LH causes ovulation B1
2
(c)maintains uterus lining
to maintain the uterus lining B1
preventing menstruation B1
2
Question 6Structured · 4 marks

During puberty, sex hormones cause secondary sexual characteristics.

(a)

Name the male sex hormone and the organ that produces it.

[2]
(b)

State two secondary sexual characteristics in boys.

[2]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)testosterone; testes
testosterone B1
testes B1
2
(b)voice breaks; facial hair; muscle growth
Any 2 of: any two: voice deepens; facial/body hair; growth of penis/testes; muscle development B2
2

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