Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Quezon
ATIMONAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Atimonan, Quezon

FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST

GRADE 10 SCIENCE (DEL PILAR, JACINTO, AND MABINI)

Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Score: _________________

Grade and Section: _________________________________________Teacher: Mrs. Angelica Princess S. Paroan

TEST I. Direction: READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS/SENTENCES.SHADE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT
ANSWER.
1. It is the system that connects all your body parts, transmits signals from one part to another and
composes of cells, tissues, and organs that regulates the body’s responses to internal and external
stimuli.
a. Reproductive System c. Nervous System
b. Endocrine System d. Digestive System
2. What body part serves as a channel for signals between the brain and the rest of the body?
a. brain b. spinal cord c. brain stem d. nerve
3. The upper part of the brain that controls activity and thought.
a. brain b. cerebellum c. brain stem d. cerebrum
4. The lower part of the brain that controls posture, balance, and coordination.
a. brain b. cerebellum c. brain stem d. cerebrum
5. How is somatic nervous system differ from autonomic nervous system?
a. Somatic nervous system is associated with the voluntary control of body movements and has two
main parts while the Autonomic nervous system is associated with the involuntary control of body
movements and has two subdivisions.
b. Somatic nervous system is associated with the involuntary control of body movements and has two
main parts while the Autonomic nervous system is associated with the voluntary control of body
movements and has two subdivisions.
c. Somatic nervous system is associated with the voluntary control of body movements and has two
subdivisions while the Autonomic nervous system is associated with the involuntary control of body
movements and has two main parts.
d. Somatic nervous system is associated with the voluntary and involuntary control of body movements
and has two main parts while the Autonomic nervous system is associated with the involuntary control
of body movements and has two subdivisions.
6. Gabby bumped her head when she fell down the stairs. After the incident, she was not able to move her
body or even stand up. What part of her brain is affected?
a. brain b. cerebellum c. brain stem d. cerebrum
7. David has an eye problem. He has difficulty in seeing object distantly. Which neuron is not working
properly in David’s body?
a. Motor nerve b. Olfactory nerve c. Optic nerve d. Auditory nerve
8. What is the most important implication of a nurse aide when dealing with patient with nervous system
diseases or complications?
a. Ignore the person's requests for help and focus on yourself
b. Report suspicions and observations, communicate with nurse, help with range of motion exercise,
encourage independence
c. Help the person when you want to help them and not when they need help
d. Tell them they are not going to get better
9. Which of the following statement is false?
a. Neurons have the special ability to carry signals or impulses.
b. A stimulus is any factor in the environment that do not induce a nerve impulse that initiates
physiological and behavioral changes.
c. A response is a reaction to a condition or stimulus.
d. To survive, an organism must be able to respond to a stimulus.
10. A large dog runs toward you, growling and barking, then you run as fast as you can away from the dog.
Based on the situation given, which is the stimulus and response?
a. The stimulus is you run fast and the response is the dog barking.
b. The stimulus is you and the response is the dog running.
c. The stimulus is the dog running and barking and the response is you run faster.
d. The stimulus is you and the response is the growling of the dog.
11. Which of the following statement is true about the nervous and endocrine system?
a. Nervous system worked together with Endocrine system to maintain homeostasis.

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 b. Nervous system used nerve impulse to send messages to the different part of the body.
c. Endocrine system controlled rapid processes the Nervous system controlled the slow processes of
the body.
d. Endocrine system used hormones to send signal in the body.
12. Which of the following is incorrect about the importance of maintaining homeostasis in the body?
a. It is important to maintain homeostasis in the body to ensure balance and proper bodily functions in
order to survive.
b. It is important to maintain homeostasis to allow organisms to stay healthy unless external changes
takes place.
c. It is important to maintain homeostasis for the human body functions normally without having the
normal level of temperature, salt concentration, and food intake.
d. It is important to maintain homeostasis so an organism can rely on it and carry all the functions
necessary for life.
13. The type of endocrine gland that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics,
stimulates growth spurt at puberty, lowering of voice, facial hair and stimulates spermatogenesis.
a. Thymus b. Ovary c. Testes d. Adrenal Gland
14. The type of endocrine gland that stimulates the development of female secondary sex characteristics,
stimulates growth sex organ at puberty, and monthly menstrual cycle.
a. Thymus b. Ovary c. Testes d. Adrenal Gland
15. Which of the following endocrine gland stimulates growth and controls the function of other gland?
a. Thymus b. Hypothalamus c. Pineal Gland d. Pituitary Gland
16. The growth of the Adams apple and hair in the armpit is caused by the secretion of which gland?
a. ovaries b. parathyroid c. testes d. thyroid
17. You will participate an educational tour in Manila tomorrow, the waiting time is around 2:45 am and you
woke up at exactly 2:30 am. You only have fifteen minutes to pack your things and prepare yourself
quickly so you can be in the waiting place at the require time. Based on the given situation, which of the
following endocrine gland will help in this kind of situation?
a. Thymus b. Ovary c. Testes d. Adrenal Gland
18. David was told by his doctor that his blood sugar increases above the normal level, which of the following
endocrine gland do not function properly?
a. ovaries b. pancreas c. testes d. thyroid
19. Laureen suffers from PCOS. PCOS is a disorder due to numerous collection of fluid (follicles)
and fail to release egg regularly. Which endocrine gland is responsible for this problem?
a. ovaries b. pancreas c. testes d. thyroid
20. Kryz notices that her daughter has a difficulty in breathing and swallowing. Her neck is swelling.
She is suffering from goiter. Which of the following endocrine gland do not function properly?
a. ovaries b. pancreas c. testes d. thyroid
21. Joni is a Grade 7JHS student and she is 6’2’’ tall. Her height is not appropriate for her age.
What endocrine problem does she encounter?
a. Hypothyroidism b. gigantism c. dwarfism d. hirsutism
22. Since pre-school Miguel is a very short boy and has a larger head among his classmates, he
has difficulty in breathing, his leg is bowed and his height is not appropriate for his age. What
endocrine problem does he encounter?
a. Hypothyroidism b. gigantism c. dwarfism d. hirsutism
23. Based on the question number 22, which Miguel’s endocrine gland has a problem?
a. Thymus b. Hypothalamus c. Pineal Gland d. Pituitary Gland
24. This body system is a collection of organs in an organism that function together for sexual
reproduction.
a. Reproductive System c. Nervous System
b. Endocrine System d. Digestive System
For Item No. 25 – 28
Please refer to the illustration on the right.
25. This is where the Sperm production begins.

26. Once sperm are produced by the testes they move into
and mature in the__________.
27.
Which part carries the sperm from the testes to urethra?
28. Sperm must have a fluid in order to swim. Which part is
responsible for the secretion of fluid that makes up most
of the components of the semen?

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 29. Female infertility can be caused by hormonal problems, blocked fallopian tubes, and ____________.
a. a cold c. irregular menstrual cycles
b. lack of appetite d. STDs
30. Which of the following is correct external female reproductive organs?
a. the vagina, the clitoris, and the mons pubis
b. the vaginal opening, the labia majora, and the clitoris
c. the hymen, the vaginal opening, and the uterus
d. the hymen, the ovaries, and the clitoris
For Item No. 31 -35
Please refer to the illustration on the
right.
31. The major female sex organs that
produces ova or eggs.
32. This connects ovary to the uterus.

33. Outer lining of the uterus.

34. A sac shaped like an upside down pear

with a thick lining and muscles in the
pelvic area where a fertilized egg or
zygote comes to grow into a baby. Also
called the womb.
35. Known as the birth canal, this is a
muscular passageway from the cervix to
the outside of the female's body.
36. The shedding of the lining of the uterus along with some blood once a month. Also called a
monthly period.
a. gestation b. conception c. menstruation d. puberty
37. During the proliferation phase of the menstrual cycle, which hormone influences the endometrial
lining of the uterus?
a. Progesterone c. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
b. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) d. Estrogen
38. How many eggs are normally released during ovulation?
a. one b. two c. three d. four
39. One week before Lissa got her monthly period she crave for chocolates and some salty foods.
She also suffers from lower back pain, mood swings, and discomfort. Lissa experiences
________________.
a. Dysmenorrhea c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
b. Amenorrhea d. Pre – Menstrual Syndrome
40. Slater has abnormal dilation of the veins in his scrotum which lead him to have a lump in one
of his testicles and suffers from recurring pain and swelling. What problem does he encounter?
a. Hydrocele b. Varicocele c. Prostatitis d. Sterile
41. Mr. and Mrs. Guerrero want to conceive a baby. They regularly visit an OB-GYNE for checkup.
The doctor told them that the lining of the uterus of Mrs. Yao is not that dense for the embryo
to attach. What do you think is the problem of Mrs. Yao?
a. Adenomyosis c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
b. Endometriosis d. Thin Endometrium
42. Janine visited an OB-GYNE for checkup because every time she has her period, she
experiences painful cramps on her lower abdomen. The doctor told her that there is an
abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside of her uterus. What problem did she encounter?
a. Adenomyosis c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
b. Endometriosis d. Thin Endometrium

TEST II. APPLICATION

43-50. Make a menstrual cycle calendar. Starting the day of Period is January 9, 2020 and it lasts up to January 13, 2020.
-Mark the fertile window and the day of ovulation.

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