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Y5 science Autumn 1- the human body
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Lesson 1- human growth stages
Humans stop growing by about the age of...
1 point
16
13
30
21
Option 5
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Match the definition to the image.
2 points
1. Foetus
2. Embryo
A
B
1. Foetus
2. Embryo
A
B
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The gestation period for a human mother is...
1 point
1. 6 months
2. 9 months
3. 10 months
4. 12 months
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The word reproduce means...
1 point
1. to make copies
2. to clone
3. to make different versions
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Once born, humans continue to grow steadily. They are able to reproduce when they reach...
1 point
1. adolescense
2. puberty
3. childhood
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Lesson 2- adolescence and puberty
The period of growth change from 8-17 is known as...
1. childhood
2. adulthood
3. puberty
4. adolescence
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What is released into the bloodstream during puberty that causes physical, mental and emotional changes?
1. sugars and fats
2. insulin
3. Vitamins and minerals
4. Hormones
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Match the dominant hormone that rises during puberty.
2 points
Oestrogen
testosterone
MALE
FEMALE
Oestrogen
testosterone
MALE
FEMALE
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10 points
Male puberty
Female puberty
Both
Muscles and bones enlarge
breasts develop
hips widen
shoulders broaden
voice deepens
menstruation cycle begins
pubic hair grows
spots may appear for a while
sweat glands increase
testicles increase in size
Male puberty
Female puberty
Both
Muscles and bones enlarge
breasts develop
hips widen
shoulders broaden
voice deepens
menstruation cycle begins
pubic hair grows
spots may appear for a while
sweat glands increase
testicles increase in size
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Lesson 3- slowing down
On average, humans live to approximately what age (life expectancy)?
1 point
1. About 60
2. About 90
3. About 80
4. About 100
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Peak physical fitness for humans is between...
1 point
1. 10-20
2. 20-30
3. 30-40
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What begins to slow down at around age 40?
1 point
1. heart
2. lungs
3. metabolism
4. growth
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Lesson 4- the human reproductive system
After puberty, a female produces an egg (ova) every...
1. day
2. week
3. month
4. year
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The ova is released from the...
1 point
1. ovary
2. glands
3. Kidneys
4. Uterus
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If the egg is not fertilised, it enters the uterus and then exits the body with a lining of the uterus. This process is called...
1 point
1. fertilisation
2. puberty
3. menstruation
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A fertilised egg will grow into ...
1 point
1. A baby
2. A child
3. An adolescent
4. A foetus
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Lesson 5: the endocrine system
Match the definitions of the two different types of glands.
2 points
duct
ductless
secrete products outside the body e.g sweat
secrete chemicals or hormones inside the body
duct
ductless
secrete products outside the body e.g sweat
secrete chemicals or hormones inside the body
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Locate the glads.
4 points
A
B
C
D
Pituitary gland
thyroid gland
pancreas gland
adrenal glands
A
B
C
D
Pituitary gland
thyroid gland
pancreas gland
adrenal glands
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What do the secreted hormones from the glands do?
4 points
Pituitary
thyroid
pancreas
adrenal
controls the rate at which energy is burned.
adrenaline speeds the heart and allows blood to flow rapidly
insulin regulates blood sugar.
'master' gland that tells the others what to do
Pituitary
thyroid
pancreas
adrenal
controls the rate at which energy is burned.
adrenaline speeds the heart and allows blood to flow rapidly
insulin regulates blood sugar.
'master' gland that tells the others what to do
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