Reaching the Age of Adolescence Worksheet-2

Reaching the Age of Adolescence Worksheet-2

1. Each menstrual cycle usually lasts for about ______ days.

(a) 7                    (b) 14                  (c) 21                  (d) 28

2. At about the 14^th day of the menstrual cycle, a mature egg is released from an ovary. This is known as:

(a) attraction                                 (b) fertilisation

(c) menstruation                          (d) ovulation

3. Menstruation will NOT take place if:

(a) the ovum is released

(b) the child is given birth

(c) the hormones are produced

(d) fertilisation occurs

4. Which of the following statements are correct concerning the menstrual cycle?

I – An ovum is developed and released during the menstrual cycle.

II – The uterine lining becomes very thin immediately after menstruation.

III – The fertile period is the period immediately after menstruation.

(a) I and II only                             (b) I and III only

(c) II and III only                          (d) I, II and III

5. When menstruation stops, the uterine lining is very thin. The repair of the uterine lining takes about _____ days.

(a) 7                    (b) 9                    (c) 11                   (d) 13

6. Changes during puberty in females are caused by:

(a) sex cells                                    (b) enzymes

(c) nutrients                                  (d) sex hormones

7. Which of the following will occur in females at puberty?

I – Ovulation

II – Enlargement of breasts

III – Broadening of hips

(a) I and II only                             (b) I and III only

(c) II and III only                          (d) I, II and III

8. A girl has menstruation on the 6^th day of the month. When is ovulation most likely to occur?

(a) 15th-17th day                          (b) 18th-20th day

(c) 23rd-25th day                         (d) 27th-28th day

9. Based on the chart above, identify W, X and Y.

(a) W-Gamete,X-Ovary,Y-Foetus

(b) W-Sperm,X-Uterus,Y-Zygote

(c) W-Sperm,X-Ovary,Y-Zygote

(d) W-Sperm,X-Ovary,Y-Foetus

10. Girls overtake boys in height during:

(a) childhood                                 (b) adolescence

(c) adulthood                                 (d) old age

Answer Key:

(1)-(d); (2)-(d); (3)-(d); (4)-(a); (5)-(b); (6)-(d); (7)-(d); (8)-(b); (9)-(c); (10)-(b)