Grade 6 Health Quiz

What is puberty?

• A disease in children

• A stage of development when reproductive organs mature

• A time when people grow old

• A type of vision disorder

When do boys usually begin puberty?

• 5-10 years old

• 7-12 years old

• 10-16 years old

• 13-18 years old

Which factor affecting height and weight is inherited from parents?

• Hormonal

• Illnesses

• Familial

• Nutritional

Which gland controls growth and sexual development?

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

• Salivary

What hormone is mainly responsible for growth in boys?

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Testosterone

• Melatonin

What does Estrogen do in girls during puberty?

• Builds muscles

• Controls blood sugar

• Drives sexual development

• Causes tooth decay

Which condition results from the thyroid not producing enough hormones?

• Dwarfism

• Hyperopia

• Hypothyroidism

• Kyphosis

What causes Dwarfism?

• Poor posture

• Genetic disorder in bone growth

• Vision problem

• Gum disease

What is the result of too much body fat for one’s height?

• Underweight

• Obesity

• Scoliosis

• Stunted growth

What term describes someone who is too thin for their height?

• Stunted growth

• Dwarfism

• Underweight

• Kyphosis