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Worksheet - Reaching The Age of Adolescence

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WORKSHEET

Class: 8 Topic: REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS


REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE
Subject: SCIENCE

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.

1.The transformation of the larva into an adult through drastic changes is called-
a) Metaphase
b) Metastasis
c) Meteorite
d) Metamorphosis

2. The animals that produce new young ones are called-


(a) viviparous
(b) oviparous
(c) both
(d) none of these

3. In humans, the development of fertilised egg takes place in the


(a) ovary
(b) oviduct
(c) testis
(d) uterus

4. Sets of reproductive terms are given below. Choose the set that has an incorrect combination.
(a) Sperm, testis, sperm duct, penis
(b) Menstruation, egg, oviduct, uterus
(c) Sperm, oviduct, egg, uterus
(d) Ovulation, egg, oviduct, uterus

Given below are events that lead to pregnancy and development of the embryo.
i)Fertilization of egg
ii)Maturation of egg
iii)Release of egg
iv)Embedding of the embryo in the thickened uterine wall.

Which of the following options gives the correct order of sequence in which they occur?
(a) i, ii, iii, iv,
(b) ii, i, iii, iv
(c) i, iv, ii, iii
(d) ii, iii, i, iv

6. For the metamorphosis of tadpoles which of the following elements must be available in the water?
(a) chlorine
(b) carbon
(c) sulphur
(d) iodine .
7. Incomplete development of male secondary sexual characteristics is caused due to deficiency in-
a) Estrogen.
b) Progesterone.
c) Adrenaline.
d)Testosterone.

8. What do X, Y and Z represent in the given figure?


a) X-Ovum, Y-testes, Z-Ovulation
b) X-Testes, Y-Ovum, Z-lmplantation
c) X-Ovum, Y-Testes, Z-lmplantation
d) X-Testes, Y-Ovum, Z-Fertilization

9. Which of the following represents the composition of female destined zygote in human beings?

a) 22+X.
b) 44+XY.
c) 33+Y.
d) 44+XX.

10. Which of the following hormones controls the menstrual cycle, the ovulation process and the development of the
uterus in the females?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Testosterone
d) Both (A) and (B)
11. Arjun kept losing weight even though he was taking his meals regularly. He felt thirsty all the time. When the
doctor tested Arjun's urine, the test showed a high concentration of glucose. What disease is Arjun suffering from?

a) Goitre.

b) Cancer.

c) Diabetes

d) Cirrohsis of the liver.

12. Which of the following is called the master gland in the human body?

a) Thyroid

b) Adrenal

c) Pancreas

d) Pituitary

Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.

A) The process of reproduction involving fusion of male and female gametes is called reproduction.
B) The human voice box is called .
C)An ova or egg is a cell.
D) In reproduction only a single parent is involved.

State whether the given statements are true or false.

1. Zygote is an unfertilised egg.


2. External fertilisation occurs in frog.
3. A new young one is developed from a cell called gamete.
4. Insulin is secreted by pituitary gland.
5. The chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands are called hormones.

CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS-
1. Observe the given figure and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Label A and B.


(b) Identify the process.
(c) What happens during the process and what is formed?

2. In figure, mark the positions of the endocrine glands which release the hormones that
a. control the release of sex hormones.
b. are responsible for the secondary sexual characters in boys.
c. prevent diabetes.
d. maintain the correct salt balance in the blood.

3. Observe the diagram & answer the following questions.


(a) Read the following statements and label them in the figure.
i.The part which produces female gametes.
ii. The part where development of the baby takes place.
iii. The part through which the developing embryo passes to reach the uterus.
(b) Can a woman with blocked fallopian tube give birth to a baby? How?

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