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Reaching the Age of Adolescence

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In the period of 11 to 19 years of age, the body undergoes different changes leading to reproductive maturity. What is this period of life called?

  1. Menopause

  2. Adolescence

  3. Puberty

  4. Menstruation

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is correct.

The first menstrual flow is called ____________.

  1. menstruation

  2. menopause

  3. menarche

  4. puberty

  5. adolescence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first menstrual flow is called menarche.

An unfertilised egg always has

  1. X chromosome

  2. Y chromosome

  3. a pair of X and Y chromosomes

  4. no chromosome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A female egg has X chromosome.

Which part produces ovum?

  1. Ovary

  2. Fallopian tube

  3. Uterus

  4. Urethra

  5. Scrotum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

They produce ovum or egg.

What is the function of adrenalin hormone?

  1. It helps the body to adjust with stress.

  2. It helps our body to absorb glucose from blood.

  3. It helps in the production of sperms.

  4. It helps in the production of milk.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adrenalin hormone helps to adjust with stress.

Adolescence is a period of ______.

  1. 5 to 10 years

  2. 11 to 19 years

  3. 22 to 28 years

  4. 30 to 40 years

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is an adolescence period.

Which of the following is also known as ductless gland?

  1. Salivary gland

  2. Sweat gland

  3. Endocrine gland

  4. Exocrine gland

  5. All the glands have ducts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a ductless gland.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Pituitary gland releases testosterone and estrogen.

  2. Thyroid gland releases adrenalin.

  3. Adrenal releases insulin.

  4. Pancreas releases thyroxine.

  5. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It releases testosterone and estrogen.

Which of the following changes is/are observed during puberty?

  1. Increase in height

  2. Change in body shape

  3. Voice change

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the above are changes took place during puberty.

Which of the following is the function of testes?

  1. They produce ova.

  2. They produce estrogen.

  3. They release insulin.

  4. They produce sperm.

  5. They produce chromosomes.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Testes produce sperm.

What are male gonads?

  1. Scrotum

  2. Prostate gland

  3. Penis

  4. Testes

  5. Ovaries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Testes are male gonads.

Which of the following is not the secondary sexual character?

  1. Development of breast in girls

  2. Growth of beard and mustaches in boys

  3. Hair growth in pubic region

  4. The voice of boys becomes hoarse

  5. Start of menstrual cycle


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

It is not a secondary sexual character.

In male, the sex chromsome consists of _________.

  1. one X and one Y

  2. both X

  3. both Y

  4. one M and one X

  5. one Y only


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Male consists of both chromosomes; X and Y.

Which of the following hormones is secreted by testes?

  1. Adrenalin hormone

  2. Estrogen hormone

  3. Testosterone hormone

  4. Thyroxine hormone

  5. Progesterone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is secreted by testes.

The change from larvae to adult is called ______________.

  1. metabolism

  2. metastastis

  3. metamorphosis

  4. morphology

  5. fertilization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the process of transformation from an immature to adult.

Which of the following diseases is caused by shortage of insulin?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Goitre

  3. Addison's disease

  4. Slow growth rate

  5. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is caused by shortage of insulin.

When a sperm containing Y chromosome fertilizes an egg of X chromosome, the zygote develops in_______________ child.

  1. male

  2. female

  3. either male or female

  4. neither male nor female

  5. cannot be determined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It will be male.

Acne and pimples on the face are due to secretions of ____________.

  1. tears from tear gland

  2. enzymes in the digestive tract

  3. bile from liver

  4. oil from oil glands

  5. none of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct answer.

Larynx is also called _______________.

  1. the Adam's apple

  2. the sound box

  3. the black box

  4. the esophagus

  5. trachea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Larynx is also called Adam's apple.

Menopause occurs at the age of ______________.

  1. 11 - 19 years in boys

  2. 10 - 12 years in girls

  3. 45 - 50 years in men

  4. 45 - 50 years in women

  5. 40 - 60 years in men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the age in which menopause occurs in women.

Reproduction age in women starts when their __________.

  1. body weight increases

  2. breast starts developing

  3. height increases

  4. menstruation starts

  5. when production of sperms starts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When menstruation starts, then the female can reproduce.

The stoppage of menstrual cycle in woman is called ____________.

  1. menarche

  2. puberty

  3. menopause

  4. adolescence

  5. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When menstruation stops in woman, it is called menopause.

Which term used for secretions of endocrine glands is responsible for changes taking place in the body?

  1. Adolescence

  2. Endocrine

  3. Menstruation

  4. Menarche

  5. Puberty


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The changes take place in human body and they show their capability to reproduce.

How many pairs of chromosomes are found in the nuclei of the human cell?

  1. 48

  2. 22

  3. 24

  4. 46

  5. 23


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

23 pairs of chromosomes are present in the nuclei of the human cell.

The thread like structure that is present inside the nucleus of a cell is ________.

  1. hormone

  2. chromatin

  3. estrogen

  4. zygote

  5. sperm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These are the thread like structures found in the nucleus of a cell.

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