Department of Education

Region III
Division of Zambales
NAGYANTOK HIGH SCHOOL
Cawag, Subic, Zambales

SCIENCE 10
Third Quarter Periodical Test
SY. 2019-2020
Name: _______________________________________Section: _______________Score: __________ Parent’s Signature: _____________
Read and understand the sentences and questions. Choose the correct answer by shading the corresponding letter of the correct
answer in the answer sheet provided. (PLEASE SHADE CAREFULLY, NO ERASURES)
1.This organ secretes a slightly alkaline milky fluid that is discharged as part of the semen.
A. Bulbourethral gland B. Seminal vesicle C. Prostrate Gland D. Ovaries
2. This part of the male reproductive system deposits sperms into the vagina during mating.
A. Testes B. Penis C. Prostate Gland D. Ovaries
3. It is the site of egg implantation; serves as the place where fertilized egg develops.
A. Uterus B. Oviduct C. Vagina D. Ovaries
4. A collection of organs in an organism that function together for sexual reproduction.
A. Reproductive system B. Endocrine System C. Nervous System D. Respiratory System
5. A process that occurs when the sperm and egg combine to produce an embryo.
A. Ovulation B. Fertilization C. Implantation D. Sexual Intercourse
Questions 6 through 8 refer to the following: The diagram represents the human male reproductive system.

6. Male gametes and sex hormones are produced in structure

A. 6 B. 2 C. 10 D. 7
7. The function of structure 1 is to provide
A. an optimum temperature for sperm production. C. a storage site for urine it is excreted from the body.
B. a storage site for progesterone until it is secreted into the blood. D. an optimum temperature to produce estrogen
8. Which sequence of structures correctly represents the pathway of sperm as they travel from their site of formation to the external
environment?
A .2 → 3 → 4 → 9 B.1 → 4 → 5 → 7 C.1 → 2 → 3 → 4 D. 2 → 5 → 6 → 8
9. What are the two hormones that are secreted in the ovaries?
A. Progesterone and estrogen C. Thyroxine(T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
B. Luteinizing and Follicle stimulating D. Calcitonin and Thymosin
10. An organ of the body that prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency.
A. Thyroid B. Adrenal C. Ovaries D. Pituitary
11. Which gland of the endocrine and nervous system controls the other glands in the body?
A. Thyroid B. Adrenal C. Ovaries D. Pituitary
12. If a person’s blood sugar level becomes unstable, what glands might be involved in the problem?
A. Pituitary B. Thymus C. Pancreas D. Thyroid
13. This gland stimulates growth and controls the functions of other glands if under secretion will result to dwarfism.
A. Pituitary B. Thymus C. Pancreas D. Thyroid
14. A hormone that is being produced in the hypothalamus.
A. Follicle stimulating Hormone (FSH) C. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
B. Gonadotropin Hormone (GnRH) D. Progesterone
15. Which hormone causes FSH and LH to be released?
A. Testosterone B. Estrogen C. GnRH D. Progesterone
16. Which of the following statements about hormone regulation of the female reproductive cycle is FALSE?
A. LH and FSH are produced in the pituitary, and estradiol and progesterone are produced in the ovaries.
B. Estradiol and progesterone secreted from the corpus luteum cause the endometrium to thicken.
C. Both progesterone and estradiol are produced by the follicles.
D. Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by low levels of estradiol but stimulated by high levels of estradiol.
17. The periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the uterus
A. Menstruation B. Conception C. Fertilization D. Implantation
18.Female Reproductive organs includes the following EXCEPT:
A. Uterus B. Vas Deferens C. Cervix D. Fallopian Tube
19. The average length of a menstrual cycle is ______.
 A. 30 days B. 45 days C. 28 days D. 7 days
20. On average, an ovary releases only __________ egg every MENSTRUAL CYCLE.
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
21. The menstrual cycle occurs every month from the first onset which could happen when a female is between 10 to 13 years old. What do you
call the first occurrence of menstruation?
A. Menopause B. Andropause C. Menarche D. Contraception
22. The term _______ can describe any of the changes a woman goes through either just before or after she stops menstruating, marking the
end of her reproductive period.
A. Menopause B. Andropause C. Menarche D. Contraception
23. Menstrual cramps happen during menstruation. Which of the following statements is TRUE about it?
A. It is the results of the strong contractions of the cervical wall.
B. The cramps can be caused by under secretion of prostaglandins.
C. Shedding of the endometrium of the uterus results in the inflammation in the endometrial layer.
D. Progesterone are produced because of the inflammation.
24. Which of the following statements about the menstrual cycle is FALSE?
A. Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle.
B. Menstruation occurs just after LH and FSH levels peak.
C. Menstruation occurs after progesterone levels drop.
D. Estrogen levels rise before ovulation, while progesterone levels rise after.
25. The process through which the level of one substance influences the level of another substance.
A. Feedback Mechanism B. Homeostasis C. Balance D. Negative Feedback
26. The state reached when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with other parts. This is attained through the regulation of the bodily
functions by the endocrine and nervous systems.
A. Feedback Mechanism B. Homeostasis C. Balance D. Negative Feedback
27. _______ serves as the main “processing center” for the entire nervous system. It has two main parts, which are the brain, and the spinal
cord.
A. Central Nervous System C. Peripheral Nervous System
B. Somatic Nervous System D. Autonomic Nervous System
28. The part that connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate, and blood
pressure.
A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Brain Stem D. Neuron
29. This is an organ located within the skull that functions as organizer and distributor of information for the body.
A. Neuron B. Brain C. Pituitary D. Hypothalamus
30. To achieve homeostasis, the nervous and endocrine systems maintain a normal range of the following variables except:
A. Body temperature C. Hormones in the blood
B. Amount of water in the body D. Collection of information
31.The sequence of bases in one DNA strand is given below. Identify the complementary sequence of bases in the other strand of DNA.

A. TTAACGAAATAG B. TTGGGACTCAGA C. AAACGCGTTTAA D. TTTGGGAAACCG

32. Show how the DNA code translates into RNA code by placing the sequence of bases of the DNA and RNA side by side.

A. GCAAGTACCTGA B. CGTTCATGGACT C.GGGCCCTTTAAA D. TTGGCCAACCTT

33. Each nucleotide of DNA include/s:
1. Phosphate group 2. Deoxyribose sugar 3. Nitrogenous base
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1 2 and 3
34. Which of the following statements about DNA is true EXCEPT?
A. A DNA is a double helix molecule composed of complementary strands of deoxyribonucleotides units
B. In DNA, adenine always bonds with thymine, and cytosine bonds with guanine.
C. The DNA molecule is composed of three types of component molecule: phosphate group, the sugar deoxyribose, and the bases
adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine (A, T, C, G).
D. DNA is single stranded. The major types of DNA include messenger DNA, ribosomal DNA, and transfer DNA.
35. Replication is when...
A. Proteins are made C. Another copy of DNA is made
B. RNA is made from the DNA template D. DNA is made from the RNA template
36. If this is the base sequence of a strand of DNA (A T G C C T), What would be the base sequence of the complimentary DNA strand?
A. T A C G G A B. A T G C C T C. U A C G G A D. A U G C C U
37. It is defined as any change in genetic sequence.
A. Insertion B. Deletion C. Substitution D. Mutation
38. A condition where it is caused by the deletion of part of the short arm of chromosome 5.
A. Cri du Chat B. Klinefelter’s Syndrome C. Down Syndrome D. Edwards Syndrome
39. Men with this condition are usually sterile and tend to have longer arms and legs and to be taller than their peers. They are often shy and
quiet and have a higher incidence of speech delay.
A. Cri du Chat B. Klinefelter’s Syndrome C. Down Syndrome D. Edwards Syndrome
40. It is usually caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21(trisomy 21).
A. Cri du Chat B. Klinefelter’s Syndrome C. Down Syndrome D. Edwards Syndrome
41. Which of the following are the symptoms that includes in “Edwards Syndrome” except?
A. Mental and motor retardation and numerous congenital anomalies causing serious health problems.
B. About 99% die in infancy. However, those who live past their first birthday, usually are quite healthy thereafter.
C. They have a characteristic hand appearance with clenched hands and overlapping fingers.
D. Affected individuals have wide-set eyes, a small head and jaw, are moderately to severely mentally retarded.
42. Which of the statements below are correct about MUTATIONS?
1. A mutation is a change in the base sequence of DNA.
2. Mutations may affect only one gene, or they may affect whole chromosomes.
3. Mutations in eggs or sperm affect future generations by transmitting these changes to their offspring
4. Mutations in body cells affect only the individual and are not passed on to the offspring.
A. 1 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1,2 and 4 D. 1,2, 3 and 4
43. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe evolution?
A. Evolution is continuous. C. The world is stable and unchanging.
B. Evolution refers to change D. If there is mutation, there is evolution
44. Where can most of the fossils be found?
A. Sedimentary rock B. Granite rock C. Lava flows D. Black soil
45. In what Era can the oldest fossils be found?
A. Cenozoic B. Mesozoic C. Paleozoic D. Pre-Cambrian
46. Which of the following statements best explains the Theory of Natural Selection?
A. Organs that are not used may disappear while organs that are constantly used may develop.
B. In nature, the organisms with desirable characteristics may survive while those with weaker traits may not
C. Organisms develop desirable structures to survive in each environment.
D. Acquired characteristics of parents can be passed on to offspring.
47. Which of the following statements supports the idea that extinction is necessary?
A. To give way for other organisms to develop C. To know who is the fittest
B. To let other organisms evolve and progress D. All the above
48. An increase in similarities among species derived from different ancestors as a result of similar adaptation to similar environment.
A. Convergent Evolution B. Divergent Evolution C. Homologous Structure D. Analogous
49. What are the limiting factors that depend on population density excluding?
A. Predation B. Extinction C. Competition for resources D. Emigration
50. Cocolisap infestation outbreak has been declared in some parts of the Philippines. The cocolisap feeds on the sap of the coconut tree and
injects toxic enzymes, resulting in discolored leaves and deformed plant tissues that retard its growth of coconut tree. This, results in a decrease
of the survival rate of coconut trees. Which of the following factors limit the population of coconut trees?
A. Predation B. Emigration C. diseases and parasites D. competition for resources

GOD BLESS!

“Honesty is the best POLICY”

Prepared by: Checked by:

PERCY BRENDA Q. MODELO EMELYN C. LACERONA

Teacher I Assistant Principal II
Subject Teacher