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REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE MCQs

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Question 1. The time period when the body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity is called______.
  1.    growth
  2.    adolescence
  3.    development
  4.    senescence
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> adolescence
:
B
Adolescence is the intermediate growing stage between childhood and adulthood. During adolescence, the body undergoes many physical and psychological changes and attains reproductive maturity. This period varies from person to person.
Question 2. Identify the labelled parts.
Identify The Labelled Parts.
  1.    (i) Growth stimulating factor, (ii) Pituitary gland
  2.    (i) Growth hormone- releasing hormone, (ii) Adrenal gland
  3.    (i) Growth hormone - releasing hormone, (ii) Pituitary gland
  4.    (i) Growth stimulating factor, (ii) Thyroid gland
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> (i) Growth hormone - releasing hormone, (ii) Pituitary gland
:
C
The hypothalamus regulates all the secretions of the master gland pituitary, which in turn regulates the secretions of all other endocrine glands. In the given flow chart, the hypothalamus secretes growth hormone - releasing hormone, which stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH). This hormone is responsible for increasing height by causing elongation of limbs in both boys and girls.
Question 3. 'Teenagers' is another term used for adolescents.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Voice change
  4.    Change in hair colour
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Teenagers is an alternative term that is used for adolescents. The age of adolescence is between 11 to 15 years (teenage). Adolescence is the period after onset of puberty where a child is getting transformed into a reproductive adult.
Question 4. During menstrual bleeding, the fluid that comes out of the vagina contains _____ along with blood.
  1.    zygote
  2.    sperm
  3.    ovum
  4.    embryo
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> ovum
:
C
The vaginal fluid shed during menstrual bleeding contains the unfertilized egg and the thickened endometrial liningof uterus along with blood vessels.
Question 5. Deficiency of iodine in our diet leads to a condition called:
  1.    Infertility
  2.    Gigantism
  3.    Goitre
  4.    Diabetes insipidus
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Goitre
:
C
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroxine.In an attempt to produce more thyroxine, the gland enlarges. This condition is called goitre.
Question 6. Which of the following should an adolescent choose for his/her meal?
  1.    Chips, noodles and aerated beverages
  2.    Chapathi, dal and vegetables
  3.    Rice, noodles and popcorn
  4.    Vegetable cutlets, chips and lemonade
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Chapathi, dal and vegetables
:
B
Adolescents, like everyone else, should have a balanced diet, which should include all types of nutrients. Also, the diet should consist of less refined and packaged foods. Hence, the best option for an adolescent's meal will be chapati, dal and vegetables.
Question 7. Thyroid gland is located in the _____ region.
  1.    head
  2.    abdominal
  3.    throat
  4.    gonad
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> throat
:
C
Thyroid gland is present in the throat region, wrappedaround the trachea.It secretes hormones such as thyroxine, T3 and T4. These hormones are very important for regulating normal metabolic activities of the body.
Question 8. Which of the following will occur in females at puberty?
(I) Ovulation
(II) Enlargement of breasts
(III) Broadening of hips 
  1.    I and II only
  2.    I and III only
  3.    II and III only
  4.    I, II and III
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> I, II and III
:
D
Lot of changes occur during puberty in both boys and girls. In girls, ovulation, enlargement of breasts and broadening of hips are the major changes.
Question 9. A female gamete carries ________ chromosome(s).
  1.    one Y
  2.    one X
  3.    two X
  4.    one X and one Y
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> one X
:
B
Ovum which is the female gamete always carries an X chromosome. This isbecausethe allosome pair in females consists of two X chromosomes (XX).
Question 10. The pituitary gland is located below the ______.
  1.    vas deferens
  2.    thalamus
  3.    medulla oblongata
  4.    hypothalamus
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> hypothalamus
:
D
Thepituitary glandis a pea-sized gland locatedjust below the hypothalamus which is connected to the pituitary via a bundle of nerve fibres. It is known as the master gland of the endocrine system as itproducesall the critical hormoneswhich regulates the secretions of all other endocrine glands.

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