1. What is adolescence?

• Period of transition from childhood to adulthood
• Old age stage
• Only childhood
• Birth to 5 years stage

2. At what age does adolescence usually begin?

• 11 years
• 5 years
• 2 years
• 20 years

3. Which hormone is responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics?

• Testosterone
• Estrogen
• Insulin
• Thyroxine

4. Which gland is called the 'master gland'?

• Pituitary gland
• Thyroid gland
• Adrenal gland
• Pancreas

5. What is menarche?

• Onset of menstruation
• End of menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Puberty in boys

6. Which hormone regulates the menstrual cycle?

• Estrogen
• Testosterone
• Adrenaline
• Insulin

7. What is the function of iodine in adolescence?

• Supports thyroid function
• Improves digestion
• Increases height
• Helps blood clotting

8. What does Adam's apple represent?

• Enlarged voice box
• Swelling in glands
• Adrenal gland
• Pituitary growth

9. What causes acne during adolescence?

• Overactive sebaceous glands
• Dry skin
• Lack of sleep
• Dehydration

10. What is the term for early maturing boys and girls?

• Precocious puberty
• Menarche
• Reproduction
• Growth spurt

11. What is the main function of estrogen in females?

• Development of secondary sexual characters
• Production of sweat
• Growth of muscles
• Formation of red blood cells

12. Which gland secretes growth hormone?

• Pituitary gland
• Adrenal gland
• Thyroid gland
• Pancreas

13. Which hormone controls metabolism?

• Thyroxine
• Insulin
• Testosterone
• Estrogen

14. What is the function of testosterone?

• Development of male secondary sexual characteristics
• Blood clotting
• Digestion
• Bone formation

15. Which gland is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

• Adrenal gland
• Pituitary gland
• Pancreas
• Thyroid gland

16. What marks the onset of puberty in girls?

• Menarche
• Voice cracking
• Facial hair
• Adam’s apple

17. What causes the cracking of voice in boys?

• Enlargement of voice box
• Blocked nose
• Swollen glands
• Increased red blood cells

18. Which of the following is an endocrine gland?

• Thyroid
• Liver
• Sweat gland
• Salivary gland

19. What is adolescence also known as?

• Teenage
• Childhood
• Old age
• Infancy

20. Which hormone controls blood sugar levels?

• Insulin
• Estrogen
• Adrenaline
• Thyroxine

21. Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic?

• Development of lungs
• Facial hair in boys
• Breast development in girls
• Widening of hips in girls

22. Which mineral is essential to prevent goitre?

• Iodine
• Iron
• Calcium
• Phosphorus

23. What is the function of reproductive hormones?

• Trigger puberty
• Digest food
• Regulate heartbeat
• Increase lung capacity

24. Which part of the brain controls secretion of pituitary hormone?

• Hypothalamus
• Cerebellum
• Medulla
• Spinal cord

25. When do adolescents generally stop growing?

• Late teens (around 18–19)
• At age 12
• At age 25
• At age 10

26. Which organ system develops fully during adolescence?

• Reproductive system
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Skeletal system

27. What is the role of iron in adolescence?

• Formation of haemoglobin
• Bone growth
• Hair growth
• Voice modulation

28. Which food group helps build muscles in teenagers?

• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Fats
• Carbohydrates

29. What is a balanced diet?

• Diet containing all nutrients in right proportions
• Diet with only fruits
• Diet rich in fats
• High carbohydrate diet

30. Which vitamin helps in calcium absorption?

• Vitamin D
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B12

31. What is the physical change common to both boys and girls during adolescence?

• Increase in height
• Facial hair
• Menstruation
• Voice cracking

32. Which part of the body produces insulin?

• Pancreas
• Liver
• Kidney
• Adrenal

33. What is the main sign of puberty in boys?

• Growth of facial hair
• Breast development
• Menstruation
• Growth of ovaries

34. Why is personal hygiene important during adolescence?

• To prevent infections
• To get taller
• To reduce appetite
• To change voice

35. Which of these is a mental change during adolescence?

• Increased ability to think logically
• Facial hair growth
• Voice change
• Increased fat storage

36. Which gland secretes adrenaline?

• Adrenal
• Pituitary
• Thyroid
• Pancreas

37. Which of these is an example of a sex hormone?

• Estrogen
• Insulin
• Thyroxine
• Pepsin

38. What is the function of the thyroid gland?

• Regulates metabolism
• Produces insulin
• Controls digestion
• Secretes estrogen

39. What is puberty?

• The onset of sexual maturity
• End of childhood
• Start of old age
• Lack of growth

40. Which vitamin is essential for healthy skin during adolescence?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E