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3 marksExcretion and Homeostasis

CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Endocrine system and pancreas function.

Explain why the pancreas is considered as BOTH an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Name the endocrine glands labelled A, B, and C in Figure 2.[3 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Identify the hormone produced by the pancreas that is likely to be deficient in individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus.[1 mark]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Explain how insulin functions to lower blood glucose levels.[3 marks]

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