ILAWOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Ilawod, Camalig, Albay

Third Periodic Test
Science 10
Name:_____________________ Grade & Section:_____________Date______________Score:___________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Direction: Read the choices carefully and write the letter only on the space provided.

_______1. The testicles are located at the external part of the male body because___________.
a. it is the normal embryonic location
b. there is a need for autonomic peripheral nerves
c. it is the direct connection of the epididymis to the urethra
d. spermatogenesis requires a temperature lower than the body temperature
_______2. In males gametes are formed in the ________
a. epididymis c. seminiferous tubules
b. prostate gland d. vas deferens
_______3. Fertilization of the ovum by the sperm usually occurs in the _________.
a. fallopian tube c. uterus
b. ovary d. vagina
______4. Which is the correct pathway of the sperm? _________
a. epididymis→seminiferous tubules→vas deferens→urethra
b. seminiferous tubules→epedidymis→vas deferens→urethra
c. urethra→vas deferens→epedidymis→ seminiferous tubules
d. vas deferens→ urethra→ seminiferous tubules→epedidymis
______5. Which process refers to the union of an egg and a sperm cell?________
a. fertilization c. menstrual cycle
b. menstruation d. ovulation
______6. All are parts of the female reproductive system except________
a. fallopian tube c. seminal vesicle
b. ovary d. uterus
______7. All are parts of the male reproductive system except________
a. cervix c. testis
b. scrotum d. vas deferens
______8. The hormones that aids in follicle maturation is_______
a. estrogen c. progesterone
b. luteinizing hormone d. semen
______9. What is the mechanism that regulates the amount of a hormone in the blood? _____
a. adaptation c. negative feedback
b. diffusion d. secretion
______10. The hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of fertilized
egg is______
a. LH c. ADH
b. FSH d. progesterone
______11. Which of the following is true about insulin?
a. it is an enzyme
b. it is secreted by the thyroid gland
c. it is involved in the fight-and-flight response
d. it is involved in the metabolism of glucose, amino acids and fats
______12. A speeding car suddenly approaches you, which of your endocrine glands will most likely function
to release a hormone? _______
a. adrenal gland c. pituitary gland
b. pineal gland d. thyroid gland
______13. A body part that is involved in both the nervous and endocrine system is the _______
a. adrenal gland c. testis
b. hypothalamus d. progesterone
______14. The production of testosterone in the interstitial cell is stimulated by________.
a. inhibin c. follicle stimulating hormone
b. luteinizing hormone d. progesterone
______15. If you skip a meal, which of the following conditions will prevail? _______
a. insulin level would rise
b. glucagon levels would rise
c. insulin levels would rise and glucose would be converted to glycogen.
d. glucagon levels would rise and glycogen would be converted to glucose
______16. An advantage of having an endocrine system as well as the nervous system involved in fight-or
flight response is that______
a. the endocrine responds faster
b. the endocrine response usually last longer
c. the endocrine affects only the largest organs where response is needed to meet the emergency.
d. the response by the endocrine system frees the nervous system to think of the way out of the
situation instead of simply maintaining the body in alert state.
______17. All are functions of the endocrine system except______
a. facilitation of efficient gas exchange
b. ensurance of proper growth and development
c. maintenance of relatively constant internal environment
d. provision of a mechanism for rapid response to changes in the body
______18. Which gland controls and start the menstrual cycle? _____
a. endocrine gland c. thyroid gland
b. pituitary gland d. thymus gland
______19.The cell produced by fertilization is called______.
a. gamete c. fetus
b. embryo d. zygote
______20. The layer of the uterine wall that is shed by during menstruation is the _____
a. endometrium c. epimetrium
b. myometrium d. none of the above
______21. The average menstrual cycle is______
a. 14 days c. 28 days
b. 18 days d. 24 days

II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and if the statement is not correct change the
underlined word(s) to make it correct.

__________22. Women usually stop menstruating, usually around the age of 45 to 55.
__________23. In menstruation the adrenal gland controls and start the cycle.
__________24. The luteinizing hormone initiates the assists in the maturation of the follicles and causes
the secretion of estrogen from the follicles.
__________25. If the egg has not been fertilized, it will not attach to the uterus.
__________26. The ovary releases an egg on day 7.
__________27. The ovary itself releases a hormone called estrogen which causes the uterine lining to
increase in thickness.
__________28. Homeostasis is the state reached when each part of the body functions in equilibrium.
__________29. The basic unit of structure and function of the nervous system is the neuron.
III. Fill-up the needed information. Draw an arrow. (5 pts.) 30-34

Organ

________________________________________
A Nervous Trip

IV. Below are the characteristics of nucleic acid. Identify if it shows a DNA or RNA characteristics.
Write DNA or RNA on the space provided for.
___________35. The first genetic material
___________36. Adenine binds with thymine
___________37. Remains in the nucleus
___________38. Moves out of the nucleus to cytoplasm
___________39. Single stranded
___________40. Double Stranded
___________41. Contain 4 nitrogenous bases including Uracil
___________42. Contain 4 nitrogenous bases including thymine
___________43. Double helix structure
___________44. Phosphate group, Nitrogenous bases and ribose
___________45. Phosphate group, Nitrogenous bases and Deoxyribose

V. Direction: In your own words give the meaning or function of the following:

46. Helicase: _________________________________________________________

47. DNA Polymerase: __________________________________________________
48. Primase: __________________________________________________________
49. Ligase: ___________________________________________________________
50. DNA Replication: __________________________________________________

VI. REASONING

51-53 What are the importance of knowing the structure of DNA?

54-60 How can we tell if an individual possibly has a genetic disorder?