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Instructions: Read carefully each question and encircle the correct answer from the choices.

1. What is puberty? b. Prostate gland

a. The stage of life when people retire c. Ovaries
b. The process of physical and sexual d. Uterus
maturation
c. A type of exercise routine 6. What is the purpose of the menstrual
d. A medical condition cycle in females?
a. To prepare the body for pregnancy
2. Which hormone is responsible for the b. To regulate body temperature
development of secondary sexual c. To control hormone levels
characteristics in males? d. To promote muscle growth
a. Estrogen 7. Which of the following is a common
b. Progesterone emotional change during puberty?
c. Testosterone a. Increased height
d. Insulin b. Mood swings
c. Enlargement of hands and feet
3. Which of the following is a secondary d. Improved memory
sexual characteristic in females during
puberty? 8. What is the average age range for the
a. Deepening of the voice onset of puberty in girls?
b. Enlargement of breasts a. 8-10 years
c. Growth of facial hair b. 11-14 years
d. Adam's apple development c. 15-18 years
d. 19-21 years
4. What is menstruation?
a. The process of egg fertilization 9. What role do hormones play during
b. The monthly shedding of the uterine puberty?
lining a. They regulate blood circulation
c. The release of an egg from the ovary b. They control digestion
d. The growth of breast tissue c. They influence physical and emotional
changes
5. Where does sperm production take place d. They produce energy
in males during puberty?
a. Testes 10. Which of the following is a primary sex
organ in females?
a. Ovaries ovulation. What can you tell her?
b. Uterus a. It marks the beginning of menstruation
c. Vagina b. It is the release of an egg from the ovary
d. Mammary glands c. It is the shedding of the uterine lining
d. It signifies the end of puberty
11. Emily notices changes in her body,
including the development of breast buds. 16. Ethan is surprised by the sudden
What is this a sign of? development of body odor. What is the
a. Onset of menstruation main cause of this change during puberty?
b. Beginning of puberty a. Hormonal fluctuations
c. Growth spurt b. Lack of personal hygiene
d. Menopause c. Excessive sweating
d. Genetic factors
12. Jake experiences an increase in oil
production on his face, leading to acne. 17. Sarah is experiencing mood swings and
Which hormone is likely responsible for this emotional changes. What is a common
change during puberty? explanation for these emotional changes
a. Estrogen during puberty?
b. Progesterone a. Lack of sleep
c. Testosterone b. Hormonal fluctuations
d. Insulin c. Excessive physical activity
d. Dietary choices
13. Maria is concerned about the
irregularity of her menstrual cycle. What 18. Kevin is concerned about the growth of
could be a common cause of this during facial hair. Which hormone is responsible
puberty? for the development of secondary sexual
a. Hormonal imbalance characteristics in males?
b. Lack of exercise a. Estrogen
c. Excessive water intake b. Progesterone
d. Vitamin deficiency c. Testosterone
d. Growth hormone
14. Tim notices a growth spurt and an
increase in muscle mass. Which hormone is 19. Emma is curious about the purpose of
primarily responsible for these changes in the menstrual cycle. What should you tell
males during puberty? her?
a. Estrogen a. It prepares the body for pregnancy
b. Progesterone b. It regulates body temperature
c. Testosterone c. It controls hormone levels
d. Thyroxine d. It promotes bone growth

15. Lisa is curious about the purpose of 20. Alex is surprised by the changes in his
voice, which has become deeper. What is d. The beginning of the menstrual cycle
the term for this change during male
puberty? 26. What is the main purpose of the
a. Menstruation menstrual cycle in females?
b. Ovulation a. To regulate body temperature
c. Voice cracking b. To prepare the body for pregnancy
d. Adam's apple development c. To control hormone levels
d. To promote muscle growth
21. What is the menstrual cycle?
a. The process of egg fertilization 27. Which phase of the menstrual cycle
b. The monthly shedding of the uterine marks the release of an egg from the ovary?
lining a. Menstruation
c. The release of an egg from the ovary b. Ovulation
d. The development of facial hair in males c. Proliferative phase
d. Secretory phase
22. How long is the average menstrual cycle 28. What is PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)?
in women? a. The release of an egg from the ovary
a. 7 days b. Symptoms experienced by some women
b. 14 days before menstruation
c. 28 days c. The shedding of the uterine lining
d. 365 days d. The development of facial hair in females

23. What is menstruation? 29. During which phase of the menstrual

a. The release of an egg from the ovary cycle does the uterine lining thicken in
b. The monthly shedding of the uterine preparation for a potential pregnancy?
lining a. Menstruation
c. The process of fertilization b. Ovulation
d. The growth of breast tissue c. Proliferative phase
d. Secretory phase
24. Which of the following hormones is
responsible for the thickening of the uterine 30. What is the average age at which girls
lining during the menstrual cycle? typically start menstruating?
a. Estrogen a. 5 years
b. Progesterone b. 10 years
c. Testosterone c. 13 years
d. Insulin d. 18 years

25. What is ovulation? 31. Emma notices a change in her body as

a. The release of an egg from the ovary she observes a slight increase in body
b. The shedding of the uterine lining temperature and cervical mucus. What
c. The development of breast tissue phase of the menstrual cycle is she likely
experiencing? 36. Emily is surprised by the sudden onset
a. Menstruation of bleeding. What is the term for this phase
b. Ovulation of the menstrual cycle?
c. Proliferative phase a. Ovulation
d. Secretory phase b. Menstruation
c. Proliferative phase
32. Mark is curious about the purpose of d. Secretory phase
the uterine lining thickening during the
menstrual cycle. What should you tell him? 37. Jake is wondering about the average
a. It provides a cushion for the developing duration of menstruation. What is the
fetus typical length of a menstrual period?
b. It promotes hormone production a. 1 day
c. It supports the growth of the ovaries b. 3-5 days
d. It prepares the uterus for egg release c. 10 days
d. 21 days
33. Sarah is experiencing abdominal cramps
and mood swings. What could be a
common explanation for these symptoms 38. During which phase of the menstrual
during the menstrual cycle? cycle does an egg get released from the
a. Lack of sleep ovary?
b. Hormonal fluctuations a. Menstruation
c. Excessive exercise b. Ovulation
d. Allergic reaction c. Proliferative phase
d. Secretory phase
34. During which phase of the menstrual
cycle does the body prepare for a potential 39. Mia is concerned about irregularities in
pregnancy by maintaining the thickened her menstrual cycle. What could be a
uterine lining? potential cause for irregular periods?
a. Menstruation a. Consistent sleep patterns
b. Ovulation b. Hormonal imbalances
c. Proliferative phase c. Adequate hydration
d. Secretory phase d. Regular exercise

35. Alex is curious about the purpose of the
menstrual cycle in girls. What can you tell
him?
a. It marks the end of puberty
b. It regulates body temperature
c. It prepares the body for pregnancy
d. It controls blood circulation
40. Tim is puzzled by the purpose of
menstrual cramps. What is a likely
explanation for this discomfort during the
menstrual cycle?
a. Muscular injury
b. Hormonal fluctuations
c. Lack of physical activity
d. Digestive issues