Biopsychology (Paper 2) – 4 marker
This is another question which received full marks (4/4) on a mock
paper – its important to add lots of detail even though its only 4
marks.
Q: The adrenal gland is part of the endocrine system that produces
adrenaline to help the body prepare for the flight or fright response.
Using an example of a gland and hormone, outline the function of the
endocrine system. Do not use the adrenal gland/adrenaline as your
example.
ANSWER:
The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones into the
bloodstream. Blood carries hormones around the body, and when it
reaches the target cell or hormone, it produces an effect compared to
the nervous system which is slower but lasts longer. Important parts o
the endocrine system is the thyroid gland which produces thyroxine. The
pituitary gland, known as the ‘master gland’, regulates blood glucose
levels. In the ‘rest and digest’ response the endocrine system carries
blood at a slower pace to prepare the body for relaxation.
This is another question which received full marks (4/4) on a mock
paper – its important to add lots of detail even though its only 4
marks.
Q: The adrenal gland is part of the endocrine system that produces
adrenaline to help the body prepare for the flight or fright response.
Using an example of a gland and hormone, outline the function of the
endocrine system. Do not use the adrenal gland/adrenaline as your
example.
ANSWER:
The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones into the
bloodstream. Blood carries hormones around the body, and when it
reaches the target cell or hormone, it produces an effect compared to
the nervous system which is slower but lasts longer. Important parts o
the endocrine system is the thyroid gland which produces thyroxine. The
pituitary gland, known as the ‘master gland’, regulates blood glucose
levels. In the ‘rest and digest’ response the endocrine system carries
blood at a slower pace to prepare the body for relaxation.
