QUIZ NO.

1
FEBRUARY 17, 2023

SCIENCE 10
 MULTIPLE CHOICE

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM
THE GIVEN CHOICES.
CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.
1. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PITUITARY GLAND
IN THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?

A C
The main function of your It releases hormones such as
pituitary gland is to produce oxytocin, vasopressin, and
hormones. growth hormone.

B D
It produces and releases several
It controls the function of other
hormones that help carry out
important bodily functions.
glands and stimulates growth.
2. TYPE 2 DIABETES IS DISCOVERED IN A 58-YEAR-OLD
PATIENT. HE WAS ADVISED TO TAKE INSULIN BY HIS
DOCTOR. HOW DOES INSULIN FUNCTION?

A C
It controls the amount of glucose in Insulin helps glucose enter the
your bloodstream, helps store glucose, body's cells, where it can be used for
and regulates your body's energy or stored for future use.
metabolism.

B D
Insulin then helps move the It plays an important role in glucose
sugar from the blood into your homeostasis which conditions inside
cells. the body hold steady.
3. WHAT CHANGES ARE NOT LIKELY TO
OCCUR IN A GIRL DURING PUBERTY?

A C
Girls will notice an increase in
Their shoulders will grow wider
body fat and occasional soreness
and become muscular.
under the nipples

B D
They gain weight on their hips, Ovaries get larger and production
and their breasts develop. of hormones begins.
4. PEOPLE GO THROUGH SUDDEN MOOD CHANGES
AS THEY REACH PUBERTY. WHY DO THEY GO
THROUGH THAT?

A C
Emotions may become stronger and
It is adjusting to all the new more intense during puberty. It
hormones, so is their brain. changes more frequently and
quickly.

B D
There is a significant hormonal It increases the amount of hormones in
the body that increase irritability,
shift during puberty. intense sadness, and frequent frustration
from these chemical changes.
 5. WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM IN OUR
BODY?
A C
They produce hormones that They are responsible for the
function in the maturation of the development of sexual
reproductive system. characteristics.

B D
They are responsible for
They transport and sustain the
producing the egg and sperm
gametes.
cells, gametes, and hormones.
6. WHY ARE THE TESTICLES LOCATED
OUTSIDE OF THE MALE BODY?

A C
It produces sperm and The testicles need to be cooler
testosterone. that is why the scrotum is
outside.

B D
The production of sperm is
It maintains a slightly lower
maintained at a temperature
temperature.
lower than body temperature.
7. WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN
YOU HAVE A RUSH OF ADRENALINE?

A C
It intensifies the heartbeat, boosts
blood flow to the muscles and brain, It triggers the body's fight-or-flight
and stimulates the body to produce response.
sugar for energy.

B D
It helps your body react more It stimulates blood flow to the
quickly to a threat. muscles and brain and helps the
body to produce sugar for energy.
 8. WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF THE
PRIMARY REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN/S
(GONADS)?
A C
The primary reproductive Male and female primary reproductive
organs, the testes and ovaries,
organ is the testes in males
respectively, both secrete hormones in
only. addition to producing sperm and eggs.

B D
The primary reproductive Testes in males and ovaries in females
organ is the ovaries in females are both primary reproductive organs
only. that produce sperm and ova.
 9. WHICH STATEMENT IS NOT TRUE
ABOUT TESTES AND OVARIES BASED ON
THEIR FUNCTIONS?
A C
Ovaries influence female traits, Ovaries store and release an
and support reproductive egg each cycle for fertilization.
function.

B D
Testes control maturation and Testes produce sperm and male
male characteristics. sex hormone called
progesterone.
 10. IF THE PROSTATE GLAND SECRETES A
SLIGHTLY ALKALINE MILKY FLUID THAT IS
DISCHARGED AS PART OF THE SEMEN, WHAT
DOES THE BULBOURETHRAL GLAND DO?
A C
It neutralizes the acidity of the It provides some lubrication for
urine residue in the urethra. the tip of the penis during
intercourse.

B D
Secretes a thick and clear mucus
that lubricates and neutralizes It adds fluid to semen during
any trace of acidic urine in the the process of ejaculation.
urethra.
11. A MOTHER IS BREASTFEEDING HER BABY. HOW
DOES THE BABY BENEFIT FROM THE PRODUCTION
OF THESE HORMONES IN THE MOTHER’S BODY?

A C
Breast milk helps keep your baby It has oxytocin which causes the
healthy. It supplies all the necessary breast to push out the milk that
nutrients in the proper proportions. will help the baby to get the milk
easily.

B D
Endorphins help make the transition
It has a high endorphin level which
easier for the baby, facilitating
relaxes the mother and transfers it
relaxation and calm and releases
to the baby through breast milk.
prolactin and oxytocin.
 12. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO
DESCRIBE THE FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM?
A C
It creates hormones and is
It receives sperm cells from the
responsible for fertility,
male.
menstruation and sexual activity.

B D
Nurtures the development of
It consists of ovaries, oviducts,
and provides nourishment for
uterus, vagina, and vulva.
the newborn.
 13. WHAT CAUSES ENDOCRINE
DYSFUNCTION IN ORDER TO CAUSE A
DISORDER?
A C
Hormone levels are too high or
Hormones do not produce a
too low. The body does not
regulated amount of chemical to
respond to hormones the way it is
the body.
supposed to.

B D
It is caused by an inability to There is an injury to the
produce or use insulin. endocrine gland that causes
endocrine dysfunction.
14. DURING INTERCOURSE THE PENIS IS PLACED IN
THE VAGINA. WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
STATEMENTS IS INCORRECT?

A C
Sperm is released into the The sperm travel towards the
vagina. egg.

B D
The tail of the sperm enters The man releases millions of
the egg first. sperm during intercourse.
15. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SEMINAL
VESICLES IN THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM?

A C
It makes up most of the Seminal vesicles are expelled
components of the semen. into the ejaculatory duct.

B D
The seminal vesicles are Two small glands that store and
involved in fertility. produce the majority of the fluid
that makes up semen.