Hormones and Adolescence

Q.

Which mineral is requires for the synthesis of thyroxine?

1. Potassium

2. Iron

3. Calcium

4. Iodine

Q.

Why Insulin is called Antiketogenic hormone?

Q. The sweat glands and trigger the formation of pimples during puberty.

1. adrenal glands
2. sebaceous glands
3. lacrimal glands

Q. Which of the following is not secreted by pituitary gland?

1. Growth hormone
2. Adrenaline
3. Follicle stimulating hormone
4. Lutenising hormone

Q. Name the female hormone which is secreted by the ovaries at the onset of puberty.

1. Testosterone
2. Oestrogen
3. Insulin
4. Adrenalin

Q.

Secretions of exocrine glands are called

1. hormones

2. enzymes

3. vitamins

4. proteins

Q. Read the following 2 statements:
Statement 1: Adrenal gland and pituitary gland release their secretions directly into the blood.
Statement 2: These glands do not have ducts.

1. Both statements are correct
2. Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
3. Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
4. Both statements are wrong

Q.

The master organ of endocrine system is _____________

1. Aldosteron

2. Hypothalamus

3. Pituitary

4. None of the choices

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Estrogen controls the secretion of hormones from pituitary glands.
2. Pituitary gland is attached to the brain.
3. Ovaries are female sex organs which produce female gamates.
4. On reaching puberty, ovaries start producing estrogen.

Q. Match the following-
$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{i.}& \text{Follicle stimulating hormone}& \text{a.}& \text{Adam's apple}\\ \text{ii.}& \text{Female sex hormone}& \text{b.}& \text{Pituitary gland}\\ \text{iii.}& \text{Adrenaline}& \text{c.}& \text{Oestrogen}\\ \text{iv.}& \text{Protruding throat}& \text{d.}& \text{Testosterone}\\ \text{v.}& \text{Male sex hormone}& \text{e.}& \text{Adrenal gland}\end{array}$

1. i-c , ii-a , iii-b , iv-d , v-e
2. i-b , ii-c , iii-e , iv-a , v-d
3. i-e , ii-b , iii-c , iv-d , v-a
4. i-a , ii-e , iii-c , iv-b , v-d

Q.

Deficiency of iodine in our diet leads to a condition called:

1. Infertility

2. Goitre

3. Gigantism

4. Diabetes insipidus

Q. Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted from

1. testes
2. adrenal gland
3. pituitary gland
4. ovary

Q. Which of the following is secreted by a ductless gland in male reproductive system?

1. Oestrogen
2. Progesterone
3. Testosterone
4. Prolactin

Q. Which one of the following is a hormonal disease/disorder?

1. Scurvy
2. Malaria
3. Diabetes
4. Tuberculosis

Q.

The adrenal gland is called master gland.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Do Hormonal Changes Cause High Blood Pressure?

Q.

Give four examples for endocrine glands. [2 MARKS]

Q. Teenagers are known for their drastic mood swings.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Pituitary is called the master gland because it is present in brain.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Differentiate between the following:

Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus

Q.

List the changes and problems associated with puberty that adolescents face.
[3 MARKS]

Q.

Define reproductive health?

Q.

Adolescents should be careful about what they eat, because

1. Proper diet develops their brains.

2. Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body.

3. Adolescents feel hungry all the time.

4. Taste buds are well developed in teenagers.

Q.

Question 17
Read the statements given below and fill up the blanks with the correct words listed in the box.
$\begin{array}{c}deep,ductless,nutrients,thyroxine\end{array}$
(a) The meal that includes all ___ is a balanced diet.
(b) Insufficient production of ___ in the tadpoles leads to their incomplete development.
(c) Endocrine glands are also called ___ glands.
(d) After attaining puberty boys develop a___ voice

Q. Rearrange the following words and match them with their correct descriptions:
1. NLUSNII
2. GOTESNER
3. HENIXOTYR

Description :
(i) Hormone secreted in females at puberty.
(ii) Keeps blood sugar level in check.
(iii) Deficiency of this hormone leads to a condition called goitre.

1. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
2. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii
3. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii
4. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i

Q. Select the mismatched pair.

1. Adrenaline - Pituitary gland
2. Estrogen - Ovary
3. Testosterone - Testes
4. Follicle stimulating hormone - Pituitary gland

Q.

Can anxiety raise diastolic blood pressure?

Q. Thyroid deficiencies are common in many parts of India. The use of iodised salt in the food is recommended because iodine is required in the production of thyronine.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which of the following are information carriers in the body?

1. Neurons

2. Hormones

3. Both A and B

4. None of the above

Q.

The sweat glands and ______ trigger the formation of pimples at puberty.

1. adrenal glands
2. sebaceous glands
3. pituitary glands
4. thyroid glands