Department of Education

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
PAG-ORING NUEVO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pag-Oring Nuevo, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

3rd Periodical Examination

SCIENCE 10

Name : _____________________________________________________Score: ______________

I. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This is the large, upper part of the brain that controls activity and thought.
a. cerebrum c. cerebellum
b. brain stem d. spinal cord
2. The part under the cerebrum that controls posture, balance, and coordination.
a. cerebrum c. cerebellum
b. brain stem d. spinal cord
3. It serves as the main processing center for the entire nervous system.
a. Central Nervous System c. Peripheral Nervous System
b. Somatic Nervous System d. Autonomic Nervous System
4. This is the organ located within skull that functions as organizer and distributor of information.
a. kidney c. lungs
b. brain d. liver
5. This serves as a channel for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
a. spinal column c. spina befida
b. vertebral column d. spinal cord
6. The two main division of peripheral nervous system are:
a. somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
b. spinal nerves and cranial nerves
c. sympathetic and parasympathetic
d. central and peripheral
7. The main parts of the brain are the following, except:
a. cerebrum c. cerebellum
b. aorta d. brain stem
8. The nerves that carry motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body.
a. spinal nerves c. cranial nerves
b. cerebrum d. cerebellum
9. The nerve fibers that carry information into and out of the brain stem.
a. spinal nerves c. cranial nerves
b. cerebrum d. cerebellum
10. This system is involved is associated with the involuntary control of body movements.
a. central nervous system c. Peripheral Nervous System
b. Somatic Nervous System d. Autonomic Nervous System

II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.

_________________ 11. The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell
_________________ 12. Nerve cells are called neurons.
_________________ 13. The nervous system is assisted by 2 sense organs.
_________________ 14. A nerve impulse cannot jump from one neuron to another.
_________________ 15. A neuron has a cell body containing nucleus.
_________________ 16. A stimuli is any factor in the environment that may trigger a nerve impulse.

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_________________ 17. Messages travels both directions along the same neuron.
_________________ 18. Reaction time is the length of time between application of a stimulus and
detection of a response.
_________________ 19. Neurons are cells with special ability to carry signals or impulses.
_________________ 20. A response is a reaction to a stimulus.

III. Determine the gland that corresponds to the function and hormones released stated below.

thymus pancreas ovaries pancreas testis adrenal

thymus thyroid parathyroid pituitary

_________________ 21. Stimulates growth , and controls the function of other glands
_________________ 22. Controls the calcium levels in the body and normalizes bone growth.
_________________ 23. Regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones.
_________________ 24. Enables the body to produce certain antibodies.
_________________ 25. Prepares the body for action, and controls the heart rate and breathing in times
of emergency.
_________________ 26. Controls maturation and male characteristics
_________________ 27. Regulates blood sugar levels
_________________ 28. Influence female traits and support reproductive system
_________________ 29. Produces insulin and glucagon.
_________________ 30. Produces thymosin.

IV. Label with the parts of the male reproductive system.

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