Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV- A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
SAN JUAN WEST DISTRICT
ANGELES LUISTRO INTEGRATED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BULSA, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS

3rd
SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 10

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle the correct answer.

1. What gland is being stimulated during exercise?

A. adrenal C. pituitary
B. parathyroid D. thyroid
2. Which of the following glands secrete a hormone that enables the body to
produce T cells?
A. adrenal C. thymus
B. parathyroid D. thyroid
3. The organ that makes estrogen and progesterone is the __________.
A. hypothalamus C. pineal gland
B. ovary D. vagina
4. Which of the following glands produce hormones that controls the calcium
levels the body?
A. adrenal C. pituitary
B. parathyroid D. thymus
5. Which of the following glands produce hormones that controls the heart rate
and breathing in times of emergency?
A. adrenal C. pituitary
B. pancreas D. thyroid
6. The hormones secreted by pancreas are insulin and ___________.
A. adrenaline C. glucagon
B. estrogen D. melatonin
7. When you are running to stay away from danger, what gland is being
stimulated?
A. adrenal C. pituitary
B. pineal D. thyroid
8. It refers to the body's 'master gland' because it controls the activity of most
other hormone-secreting glands.
A. adrenal C. pituitary
B. parathyroid D. thyroid
9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the function of the endocrine
system?
A. controls sexual reproduction C. maintain homeostasis
B. collect sensory input from the body D. regulate growth
10.What gland is involved if a person’s blood sugar level becomes unstable?
A. adrenal C. parathyroid
B. pancreas D. ovary
11.The nervous system uses electrical impulses to send messages through neurons
while ___________ uses hormones to send messages to the target cells through
the bloodstream.
A. circulatory system C. nervous system
B. endocrine system D. reproductive system
12.What is the purpose of the thyroid gland?
A. It releases insulin and glucagon to regulate sugar level.
B. It releases thyroxin and insulin to stimulate growth.
C. It releases thyroxin and calcitonin.
D. It releases adrenaline to prepare the body for action.
13.What is osteoporosis?
A. It is a condition characterized by imbalanced blood sugar.
B. A disorder characterized by apparent lack of aging.
C. A disorder characterized by impaired growth.
D. A disorder in which bones become fragile and breakable.
14.What do you call a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in children due
to the decrease in the production and secretion of growth hormones?
A. diabetes C. gigantism
B. dwarfism D. goiter

15.Which of the following shows a correct pairing of a dysfunction and the involved
endocrine gland?
A. diabetes: ovaries C. goiter: thyroid
B. dwarfism: adrenal D. osteoporosis: pancreas
16. What is considered as the ovulation day for regular menstrual cycle?
A. 1st day B. 14th day C. 20th day D. 28th day
17. In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the _____.
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. uterus D. vagina
18. What do we call the female sex hormone that is responsible for the development
and maintenance of typical female sexual characteristics?
A. estrogen B. FSH C. LH D. progesterone
19. What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the
uterus?
A. menstruation B. menopause C. ovulation D. pregnancy
20. Which of the following produces ova and secretes estrogen and progesterone?
A. hypothalamus B. ovary C. pituitary D. uterus
21. Hormones affect various processes in the body as they regulate the activities of
organs, tissues, and cells. Which of the following statements is true about female
hormones? They _____.
A. act in very small amounts but results to great deal of change in the body
B. lead to growth of facial hair and development of Adam’s apple
C. may cause pain and headaches
D. trigger the development and release of ovum
22. Please refer to the diagram on the right.
During the menstrual cycle, which feedback
mechanism keeps levels of FSH, LH,
estrogen, and progesterone relatively stable?
A. combined
B. negative
C. none
D. positive
23.The menstrual cycle temporarily stops during _____.
A. adolescence B. ovulation C. pregnancy D. puberty
24.The ability to reproduce begins at _____.
A. adolescence B. adulthood C. childhood D. infancy
25. Menstruation is a sign that a girl is _____.
A. already menopausal. C. capable of producing offspring.
B. already pregnant. D. not capable of reproduction.
26. Menstruation can be described as the discharge of blood from the _____.
A. fallopian tube B. ovary C. uterine wall D. vagina
27. Which of the following doesn’t happen during ovulation?
A. A mature egg is released from the ovary.
B. A slight increase in body temperature can be observed.
C. Cervical mucus increases in volume and becomes thicker.
D. Menstrual periods are irregular and can be late for up to 10 days or more.
28. Which hormone helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of
eggs in the ovaries?
A. follicle stimulating hormone B. luteinizing hormone
C. progesterone D. testosterone
29. Physiological processes are commonly moderated via two distinct feedback
mechanisms – positive and negative feedback. Which of the pairs of events and
feedback regulation is incorrect?
A. Childbirth: positive feedback.
B. Lactation: positive feedback.
C. Menstruation: negative feedback.
D. Ovulation: negative feedback.
30. Which endocrine gland produces estrogen and progesterone?
A. anterior pituitary C. pancreas
B. ovaries D. testes
31. What is considered as the most fertile day in a regular menstrual cycle?
A. 1st day B. 14th day C. 20th day D. 28th day
32. which sex cell is for male?
A. egg cell B. sperm cell C. muscle cells D. nerve cells
33. In which part of the female reproductive system is egg fertilized?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. uterus D. vagina
34. If two people don't have sex, sperm can't fertilize an egg, and there's no possibility
of pregnancy. What is this simplest form of birth control?
A. abortion B. abstinence C. calendar D. withdrawal
35. For how many days in the regular menstrual cycle are females considered to be
most fertile?
A. one B. five C. ten D. all days
36. What do you call the body’s system which is composed of network of nerve
cells and nerve fibers that transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body?
A. circulatory system C. nervous system
B. endocrine system D. reproductive system
37. What is the other term for “neurons”?
A. epithelial cells C. nerve cells
B. muscle cells D. red blood cells
38. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Nervous System?
A. brain C. nerves
B. lungs D. spinal cord
39. The neuron is made up of the following parts EXCEPT __________.
A. axon C. cell body
B. brain D. dendrites
40. What are the major divisions of the nervous system?
A. central and cranial nervous system
B. central and peripheral nervous system
C. peripheral and somatic nervous system
D. somatic and autonomic nervous system
41. Central nervous system is composed of brain and _________.
A. cerebrum C. spinal nerves
B. cranial nerves D. spinal cord
42.Brain functions as organizer and distributor of information in the body. What
are its main parts?
A. brain stem, neurons, and cerebrum
B. brain stem, neurons, and spinal cord
C. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord
43.The ________ of a neuron carries the impulse towards the cell body.
A. axon C. dendrites
B. brain D. spinal Cord
44. The peripheral nervous system is comprised of cranial nerves and _________
nerves.
A. sensory C. spinal cord
B. spinal D. brain
45. Which of the following is TRUE about central nervous system?
A. The central nervous system is comprised solely of the brain.
B. The central nervous system consists of cranial and spinal nerves.
C. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
D. The central nervous system is part of peripheral nervous system.
46. It refers to an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response
to a stimulus.
A. brain C. reflex
B. neuron D. stimuli
47.When your hand touches a hot object, what is the automatic response to such
stimulus?
A. Call for help.
B. Pour out water into the hot object.
C. Let your hand remain touching the hot object.
D. Withdraw your hand.
48.What part of your body is considered as the control center of the nervous
system?
A. brain C. spinal cord
B. heart D. stomach
49.What will happen if one part of the nervous system fails to function properly?
A. The body can produce more neurons.
B. The body cannot perform well
C. The body will carry out its normal activities
D. The muscles can be used to move freely
50.The following are concepts on nervous system, which of them is correctly
paired?
A. brain: cerebrum and nerves C. nerves: axon and dendrites
B. CNS: brain and spinal cord D. PNS: cerebrum and spinal nerves

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as

if you were to live forever” – Mahatma Gandhi

PREPARED BY: NOTED BY:

Christine M. Ramos Antonino S. Palaganas
Teacher I Head teacher