How the timing and amount of a hormone are regulated (feedback), with an example
The same question, asked 3 times: 2023*, 2025*, 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2023
22(a) Write the role of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels in human body. Mention the disease caused due to it. (b) How is the timing and the amount of release of insulin in the blood regulated ?Question 2
2023
22 (b)With the help of an example, explain how does the feedback mechanism regulate the hormone secretion.Question 3
2025
33(a) Name the glands that secrete : (i) Adrenaline (ii) Thyroxin (b) Explain with example how the timing and amount of hormone released are regulated in the human body.Question 4
2025
29(a) Define hormone. (b) “Hormones should be secreted in precise quantities. We have a feedback mechanism through which this is done.” With the help of an example justify the statement.Question 5
2026
10 (a)“The timing and the amount of hormone secreted by a gland are regulated in the human body.” Justify this statement with the help of an example.