CGP B3

Question 1

What does the cerebrum do?

Answer 1

Intelligence, memory, language and consciousness

Question 2

Role of hypothalamus?

Answer 2

Maintains body temperature

Question 3

Role of the Pituitary gland

Answer 3

Produces hormones

Question 4

Role of the Medulla

Answer 4

Controls unconscious actions like breathing

Question 5

Role of cerebellum

Answer 5

Responsible for muscle coordination

Question 6

What does FSH do?

Answer 6

Causes egg to mature and stimulates oestrogen production from the ovaries

Question 7

What does Oestrogen do?

Answer 7

Causes uterus lining to thicken and grow and stimulates LH production. Makes sure only one egg is produced

Question 8

What does Luteinising hormone do?

Answer 8

Stimulates egg to be released and also stimulates progesterone production.

Question 9

Role of Progesterone?

Answer 9

Maintains uterus lining. Low Progesteron levels cause the lining to break down

Question 10

Define purpose of Giberellins

Answer 10

Stimulates plant growth

Question 11

Purpose of Ethene

Answer 11

Fruit ripening

Question 12

What does Auxin control

Answer 12

Growth at tips of shoots and roots