Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
MATEO LIBO-ON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD QUARTER EXAM SCIENCE 10

Directions: Read carefully each item. Write only the 13. Which gland is responsible for flight or fight
letter of the correct answer for each question. Use a response?
separate sheet of paper for your answers. NO A. adrenal gland C. pituitary gland
ERASURES AND TAMPERING OF ANSWERS. B. parathyroid gland D. thyroid gland
1. What do you call the body system that contains a 14.Which gland may enlarge due to an iodine
group of glands that releases hormones into the body? deficiency?
A. endocrine system C. reproductive system A. adrenal gland C. pituitary gland
B. nervous system D. skeletal system B. parathyroid gland D. thyroid gland
2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about 15. After consuming ice cream, which hormones would
endocrine system? be expected to increase?
A. Endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete A. glucagon C. parathyroid hormone
different types of hormones. B. insulin D. prolactin
B. Endocrine system secretes chemicals known as 16. What do you call the body’s system which is
hormones into the bloodstream. composed of network of nerve cells and nerve fibers that
C. Endocrine system is a collection of nerves that transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body?
transmit signals to the different parts of the body. A. circulatory system C. nervous system
D. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth B. endocrine system D. reproductive system
and development, metabolism, and reproduction. 17. What is the other term for “neurons”?
3. Which of the following is not an endocrine gland? A. epithelial cells C. nerve cells
A. adrenal gland B. pancreas C. penis D. pituitary B. muscle cells D. red blood cells
4. Which gland is located at the base of the brain? 18. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Nervous
A. adrenal B. ovary C. pituitary D. thyroid System?
5. It is a gland that regulates blood sugar levels. A. brain B. lungs C. nerves D. spinal cord
A. ovaries B. pancreas C. pituitary D. thymus 19. The neuron is made up of the following parts
6. What hormone is being secreted by the testes? EXCEPT __________.
A. testosterone B. estrogen C. insulin D. progesterone A. axon B. brain C. cell body D. dendrites
7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the 20. What are the major divisions of the nervous system?
progesterone and estrogensecreted by the ovaries? A. central and cranial nervous system
A. developing secondary female sex characteristics B. central and peripheral nervous system
B. regulating the menstrual cycle C. peripheral and somatic nervous system
C. regulating blood sugar levels D. somatic and autonomic nervous system
D. thickening the lining of the uterus 21. Central nervous system is composed of brain and
8. Which of the following organ is not part of the _________.
endocrine system? A. cerebrum B. cranial nerves
A. heart B. ovary C. testes D. thyroid gland C. spinal nerves D. spinal cord
9. Which of the following is NOT A CORRECT pairing 22. Brain functions as organizer and distributor of
of the gland and its secretion? information in the body. What are its main parts?
A. adrenal gland: adrenaline A. brain stem, neurons, and cerebrum
B. pancreas: insulin B. brain stem, neurons, and spinal cord
C. parathyroid gland: parathormone C. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
D. testes: progesterone D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord
10. Which gland makes hormones that help you grow? 23. The ________ of a neuron carries the impulse
A. adrenal B. thymus C. pituitary D. thyroid towards the cell body.
11. Which gland is responsible for calcium regulation? A. axon C. dendrites
A. pancreas C. pineal gland B. brain D. spinal Cord
B. parathyroid glands D. thyroid gland 24. The peripheral nervous system is comprised of
12.In times of emergency, what gland has an increased cranial nerves and _________ nerves.
secretion? A. sensory C. spinal cord
A. adrenal gland C. parathyroid gland B. spinal D. brain
B. pancreas D. testes
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
MATEO LIBO-ON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD QUARTER EXAM SCIENCE 10

25. Which of the following is TRUE about central A. estrogen B. FSH C. LH D. progesterone
nervous system? 35. What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood
A. The central nervous system is comprised solely of the from the inner lining of the uterus?
brain. A. menstruation B. menopause C. ovulation D.
B. The central nervous system consists of cranial and pregnancy
spinal nerves. 36. Which of the following produces ova and secretes
C. The central nervous system consists of the brain and estrogen and progesterone?
spinal cord. A. hypothalamus B. ovary C. pituitary D. uterus
D. The central nervous system is part of peripheral 37. Hormones affect various processes in the body as
nervous system. they regulate the activities of organs, tissues, and cells.
26. It refers to an involuntary and nearly instantaneous Which of the following statements is true about female
movement in response to a stimulus. hormones? They _____.
A. brain C. reflex A. act in very small amounts but results to great deal of
B. neuron D. stimuli change in the body
27.When your hand touches a hot object, what is the B. lead to growth of facial hair and development of
automatic response to such Adam’s apple
stimulus? C. may cause pain and headaches
A. Call for help. D. trigger the development and release of ovum
B. Pour out water into the hot object. 38. The menstrual cycle temporarily stops during _____.
C. Let your hand remain touching the hot object. A. adolescence B. ovulation C. pregnancy D. puberty
D. Withdraw your hand. 39. The ability to reproduce begins at _____.
28.What part of your body is considered as the control A. adolescence B. adulthood C. childhood D. infancy
center of the nervous 40. Menstruation is a sign that a girl is _____.
system? A. already menopausal. C. capable of producing
A. brain C. spinal cord offspring.
B. heart D. stomach B. already pregnant. D. not capable of reproduction.
29.What will happen if one part of the nervous system
fails to function properly?
A. The body can produce more neurons.
B. The body cannot perform well
C. The body will carry out its normal activities
D. The muscles can be used to move freely
30.The following are concepts on nervous system, which
of them is correctly paired?
A. brain: cerebrum and nerves C. nerves: axon and
dendrites
B. CNS: brain and spinal cord D. PNS: cerebrum and
spinal nerves
31. What is considered as the ovulation day for regular
menstrual cycle?
A. 1st day B. 14th day C. 20th day D. 28th day
32. Which birth control method is best used for safe sex?
A. abstinence B. condom C. IUD D. pills
33. In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the
_____.
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. uterus D. vagina
34. What do we call the female sex hormone that is
responsible for the development
and maintenance of typical female sexual
characteristics?