THIRD QUARTER - SCIENCE 10

SUMMATIVE TEST 2

Direction. Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the correct answer.

1. Which hormone helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the
ovaries?
A. follicle stimulating hormone C. progesterone
B. luteinizing hormone D. testosterone
2. 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 in a great deal of change in the body.
B. may lead to growth of facial hair and development of Adam’s apple.
C. trigger the development and release of ovum.
D. may cause pain and headaches.
3. Which statement does NOT describe the function of the progesterone and estrogen secreted
by the ovaries?
A. Regulating blood sugar levels.
B. Regulating the menstrual cycle.
C. Thickening the lining of the uterus.
D. Developing secondary female sex characteristics.
4. Juan is 15 years and on grade 10. He noticed that there are changes that happened in his
body. What hormone is responsible for these changes and how it changes his body?
A. Testosterone can cause the onset of menstruation.
B. Progesterone makes his breast develop and has a curvier body shape.
C. Progesterone makes his voice deeper and causes the development of his muscles.
D. Testosterone causes the changes in his body such as hair growth in the face and some
parts of the body.
5. Which hormone causes the uterine lining to grow, makes the body undergo physical changes
and controls the menstrual cycle among females?
A. Androgen & Testosterone C. Progesterone and Estrogen
B. Estrogen and Androgen D. Testosterone and Estrogen
6. Maria has a regular 28-day cycle. She had her day 1 menstruation last Feb.5. When will be
her next menstruation?
A. February 29 B. March 3 C. March 4 D. March 5
7. What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the uterus?
A. menopause B. menstruation C. ovulation D. pregnancy
8. 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.
9. Menstruation is a sign that a girl is ______________.
A. already menopausal C. capable of producing offspring.
B. already pregnant D. not capable of reproduction.
10.Menstruation is a monthly occurrence. When will there be menstruation?
A. when the egg meets the sperm.
B. when the egg reaches the uterus.
C. when the egg is released from the ovary.
D. when the egg is not fertilized by a sperm.
11.An egg may be released from the ovary through a process called ____.
A. Dilation B. Fertilization C. Gestation D. Ovulation
12.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
13.Which of the following statements about feedback mechanisms is true?
A. Positive feedback intensifies a response while negative feedback reduces the effect of a
stimulus.
B. Positive lessens a response while negative feedback increases the effect of a stimulus.
 C. Positive goes to a target while negative does the opposite.
D. Positive and negative feedback go away from a target.

14-16. Please refer to the diagram. How will you describe the positive feedback in the menstrual
cycle?
Rubric:
3 – gives a complete idea and shows a
thorough understanding about the topic.
2 – gives 2 correct idea
1 – gives one correct idea
0 - no idea about the topic

17. Based on the diagram, at day 14 the matured egg cell is released from the ovary because
_________.
A. The progesterone is gradually increasing.
B. There is a sudden increase in LH.
C. The amount of estrogen is high.
D. The amount of FSH is high.

You feel sick with the common flu and could not go to school. Aside from having to take
medicines to get better, your body systems work together coordinately to get you back in
equilibrium.
18. What is the stimulus in the problem?
19. What are the body systems involved in the problem?
20-22. Explain how your body works to get you back into equilibrium.
Rubric:
3 – gives a complete idea and shows a thorough understanding about the topic.
2 – gives 2 correct idea
1 – gives one correct idea
0 - no idea about the topic
23. Mona, sister of Ivana Alawi, struggled with Type 1 diabetes since she was a kid. A usual activity
for her is checking her blood sugar to ensure it remains at the optimum level. But at a young age,
Mona’s sugar levels become unstable, what gland might be involved in the problem?
A. Pancreas B. Pineal gland C. Thyroid gland D. Thymus
24. What is maintained by the continuous feedback mechanisms in our body?
A. growth B. health C. homeostasis D. life
25. What is the advantage of having an endocrine system as well as nervous system involved in
fight or flight response?
A. The endocrine responds faster.
B. The endocrine system usually lasts longer.
C. The endocrine system affects only the largest organ whose response is needed to meet the
emergency.
D. The response by the endocrine system frees the nervous system to think of a way out of
the situation instead of simply maintaining the body in the alert state.