Human Growth and Development Post Test for 6th

What is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood, usually beginning somewhere between the ages of 11 and 15.

• Puberty

• Adolescence

The process by which human organisms produce others of their kind.

• Reproduction

• Ovulation

• Fertilization

• Menstruation

The joining of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell to form a human life.

• Reproduction

• Menstruation

• Ovulation

• Fertilization

The body is made up of tiny building blocks called_____________, which are the basic units of life.

• Organisms

• Genes

• Cells

Threadlike structures that carry the codes for inherited traits.

• Hormones

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Cells

This is the time when you develop physical characteristics of adults of your own gender.

• Puberty

• Adolescence

Which of the following is NOT true of menstruation?

• It occurs when the egg is not fertilized.

• It is not the same for every woman.

• It occurs about every 28 days.

• It begins around the age of 21.

The process of releasing a mature egg from an ovary is _________________.

• Ejaculation

• Ovulation

• Menstruation

The environment of the developing fetus

• has little affect on the baby's health.

• is determined by just heredity.

• is effected by the mother's health habits.

To avoid birth defects, a pregnant woman needs to

• get prenatal care.

• eat a healthy diet

• avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

• do all of the above.