B3.

2 The
endocrine
Exam-style answers system

AO /
Question Answer Guidance Marks
Spec ref
1 C 1 B3.2a
AO1
2 A 1 B3.2c
AO1
3 B 1 B3.2g
AO1
4 B 1 B3.2i
AO1
5a testosterone 1 B3.2c
AO1
5bi accept label line or letter 1 B3.2c
in organ AO2

5 b ii Any two from: 2 3.1h

• body hair AO1
• pubic hair
• voice breaks
• sperm production
• penis / testicle growth
• shoulders widen
• more muscle
5 b iii Hormones cause an effect on a number Award marks if opposite 1 B3.2a, C
of organs / have a more widespread stated for why nerve AO2
affect impulses not used
Hormones cause an effect for a longer 1
period of time
6 Level 3 (5–6 marks) resources, control, procedure with conclusion 6 B3.2g
Level 2 (3–4 marks) any three from resources, control, procedure or AO3
conclusion WS1.2b
Level 1 (1–2 marks) one or two from resources, control, procedure WS1.2c
or conclusion
0 marks no relevant comment

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 B3.2 The
endocrine
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Question Answer Guidance Marks
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resources
• seedlings / young plants
• box with window on one side
• light source
control
• same plants used
• lighted evenly / from all directions / from above
• use of turntable / clinostat
• same (named) condition(s)
procedure
• appropriate time given
• watering
• control of variables
conclusion
• seedlings in box will be turned toward window
• seedlings in control will grow straight
• accept any mark point from an annotated diagram
7ai Any two from: 2 B3.2c
• oestrogen has two peaks where as AO2
progesterone has one peak WS1.3b
• oestrogen concentration varies / M2c
fluctuates more M4a
• progesterone remains constant at a accept 11–13 and 21–
low level from days 0–14 / first half of 22
cycle
7 a ii FSH / LH 1 B3.2c
AO1
7 a iii Progesterone level would remain high 1 B3.2c
As it is needed to maintain uterus lining 1 AO2
7c Prevents transmission of sexually 1 B3.2e
transmitted infections (STI’s) AO1
7di (contraceptive) pill 1 B3.2e
AO2
7 d ii diaphragm and cap 1 B3.2e
AO2

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endocrine
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Question Answer Guidance Marks
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7 d iii Any two from: 2 B3.2e
• convenience / ease of use AO2
• comfort
• health issue / allergy / health risk
• price
• availability
• some do not protect against STIs
7e Stimulates eggs to mature (in ovaries) 1 B3.2f
Maximises / increases number of eggs 1 B3.2d
that can be harvested / removed for IVF AO1×2
FSH stimulates release of oestrogen 1
AO2×2
(from ovaries)
Oestrogen causes uterus lining to build 1
up increasing chance of implantation

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