Family Life Knowledge Check 8th Grade

The state when boys and girls FIRST become physically capable of reproducing is known as

• Childhood

• Adulthood

• Pregnancy

• Puberty

Which gland produces hormones hat start the process of puberty and menstruation?

• Thyroid Gland

• Pituitary Gland

• Adrenal Gland

• Gall Bladder

The physical changes that occur during puberty are caused by changes in –

• Diet

• Weight

• Hormone Level

• Physical Activity

The age range for puberty to being is –

• 7 - 10 years old

• 9 - 16 years old

• 18 - 21 years old

• 21 - 25 years old

The ovaries, vaginal and uterus are part of the –

• Male and Female Hormone System

• Male Reproductive System

• Female Reproductive System

• Digestive System

The testicles, vas deferens, and prostate are part of the –

• Male Reproductive System

• Female Reproductive System

• Respiratory System

• Male and Female Hormone Systems

n human reproduction, the purpose of the male’s sperm is to –

• Fertilize the female ovum (egg)

• Bring nutrients to the ovum (egg)

• Split the ovum (egg)

• Protect the ovum (egg)

Where does fertilization occur?

• Ovaries

• Fallopian Tubes

• Testes

• Vas deferens

Which part of health is affected by teenage pregnancy?

• Social

• Emotional

• Financial

• All of the above

What is the new egg cell produced by fertilization call?

• An egg

• An amnion

• A zygote

• An oviduct