Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Hormones bring changes in a child's body and make him grow into an adult. b. The transitional period of physical and mental development that occurs between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence. c. The period during which girls reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction is called menopause.

Only a
Both a and b
Only b
Both b and c
Only c

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The height of a person depends on the genes inherited from the parents. b. The growth of voice box in girls is much more as compared to the growth of voice box in boys. c. Adam's apple is a feature of throat of grown up boys.

Only a
Both a and b
Only b
Both b and c
Only c

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 3

In puberty, many changes occur in the bodies of both boys and girls. Which of the following is not a characteristic of puberty?

Reproductive system of boys and girls start to function.
Sex hormones begin to be produced.
In this period, rapid physical growth occurs.
Puberty tends to start earlier in boys than in girls.
Puberty is marked by the development of secondary sexual characteristics in boys and girls.

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 4

Which of the following glands secrete more than one hormone?

a. Pituitary gland b. Thyroid gland c. Pancreas d. Adrenal gland

Both a and b
Both a and c
Both a and d
Both b and c
Both b and d

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The first occurrence of periods at puberty is called menarche. b. Menstruation stops permanently when a women reaches the age of about 45 to 50 years. c. The process of ovulation and menstruation in women is called menopause.

Only a
Both a and b
Only b
Both b and c
Only c

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 6

Which of the following glands work both as an endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland?

a. Adrenal gland b. Pancreas c. Ovaries d. Pituitary gland

Both a and b
Both a and c
Both a and d
Both b and c
Both b and d

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 7

In a frog, the change from tadpole to adult frog is brought about by which of the following hormones?

Insulin hormone
Adrenaline hormone
Aldosterone hormone
Thyroxine hormone
Testosterone hormone

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 8

Which of the following glands is attached to the base of the brain?

Ovaries
Pancreas
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 9

Early marriage causes a lot of problems for the young mothers as well as for the baby. Which of the following is/are the problems brought about by early marriage in girls leading to early motherhood?

Girls younger than 18 years of age are not prepared physically or mentally for motherhood.
Early marriage and motherhood reduces the chance of higher education for girls.
Early marriage and motherhood causes agony to the girl.
Early marriage and motherhood causes health problems to the mother and child.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Option: E

Question 10

Which of the following hormones prepares our body to function at maximum efficiency during emergency situations?

Aldosterone hormone
Insulin hormone
Adrenaline hormone
Thyroxine hormone
Growth hormone

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 11

Which of the following glands secrete products directly into the blood stream?

a. Pituitary gland b. Sebaceous gland c. Thyroid gland d. Sweat gland

Both a and b
Both b and c
Both b and d
Both a and c
Both a and d

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 12

Match the following:


Name of the hormone	Secreteing gland
a. Aldosterone	1. Pituitary gland
b. Insulin	2. Adrenal gland
c. Growth hormone	3. Pancreas

a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 13

Which of the following glands is/are the small gland(s) in the skin that secrete(s) an oil through the skin pores to lubricate and protect the surface of the skin?

Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Pituitary glands
Thyroid gland
Pancreas

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 14

The secondary sexual characteristics in girls are produced by the female sex hormone called _________, which is made in the ovaries.

estrogen
testosterone
thyroxin
insulin
adrenaline

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 15

Puberty tends to start earlier in girls than in boys. Which of the following is not a change that occurs in girls during puberty?

Feelings and sexual drives associated with adulthood begin to develop.
Rapid increase in height occurs.
Hips of girls broaden.
Ovaries start to produce sperms.
Ovaries, oviducts, uterus and vagina enlarge.

Answer

Correct Option: D

Description: Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Sanjiv Memon
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Reaching the Age of Adolescence (Class VIII)

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