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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. An enlarged voice box is called _______________.
   2. Boys show the growth of _______________ hair during adolescence.
   3. Chemical substances that control various activities in the body are called _______________.
   4. _______________ and _______________ are reproductive hormones.
   5. The ovaries secrete _______________ hormone.
2. 2.

   Tick the correct option

   1. Which hormone prepares an individual for the emergency situations?
      1. Insulin
      2. Adrenalin
      3. Thyroid
      4. Testosterone
   2. Which of these processes in the body is controlled by hormones?
      1. Maintaining of sugar level
      2. Respiration
      3. Circulation
      4. Excretion
   3. Which of the following is called as the master gland?
      1. Adrenal
      2. Pituitary
      3. Thyroid
      4. Testes
   4. Adrenal gland is located
      1. at the base of the brain
      2. in the neck
      3. above the kidneys
      4. in the sex organs
   5. Pimple or acne is caused due to the hyperactivity of which gland?
      1. Sebaceous gland
      2. Pancreas
      3. Ovary
      4. Adrenal
3. 3.

   Give one word for the following:

   1. The specific organ upon which a hormone acts.
   2. The gland present at the base of the brain also called the master gland.
   3. The monthly cycle in females during which an egg is released.
   4. The hormone secreted in males which causes the development of secondary sexual characters in them.
   5. The stage of development at which an individual is capable of reproduction.
4. 4.

   Match the columns.

   COLUMN A	COLUMN B
   1. Growth of hair in the armpit	a. Adolescents
   2. Menstruation	b. Nutrients
   3. Balanced diet	c. Hormones
   4. Self-conscious	d. Menstrual cycle
   5. Chemical substances	e. Boys and girls

    

5. 5.

   What do you understand by the term adolescence?

6. 6.

   What are the characteristics of puberty?