Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION II-CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA VIZCAYA
MURONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/UDDIAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 10

Writers:

MARK RYAN F. MORALES

NOVELYN O. ACIERTO
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION II-CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NUEVA VIZCAYA
MURONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/UDDIAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

RACHEL R. LLANA PhD, CESO VI

OIC, Schools Division Superintendent
Bayombong,Nueva Vizcaya
June 10, 2020

Attn: MARICEL FRANCO

EPS-SCIENCE
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Madam:

Greetings!

This is to submit herewith the LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS) in

Science and Technology 10 S10LT-IIj-54 ( 3rd Quarter, week 1).

Thank you very much and more power.

Very truly yours,

MARK RYAN F. MORALES

SST-III,Uddiawan NHS

NOVELYN O. ACIERTO
SST-I, Murong NHS

NOTED:

GLENDA B. SALUNAT
Secondary School Principal IV
Uddiawan National High School

ROBERTO D. CUTILLON
Secondary School Principal III
Murong National High School
 SCIENCE 10

Name of Learner: _________________________ Grade Level: _____________

Date:___________________________________ Score:___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

ROLE OF HORMONES IN MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

Background Information for Learners

Hormones affect various processes in the body as they regulate and balance the
functioning of organs, tissues and cells. Hormones have a great impact on your
growth, appearance, emotions and reproductive functions.
For most living creatures, reproduction is basically a normal process controlled
by hormones. These hormones control and regulate the normal functioning of
the male and female reproductive system.
Now, are you ready to learn about these hormones of the male and female
reproductive system?

Learning Competency with CODE

Explain the role of hormones involved in the female and male reproductive
systems.S10LT-IIIb-34.( 3rdQuarter,week1)

Answer the following questions to determine the extent of your understanding on

hormones and the reproductive system.
 Pre-assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and analyze the following questions and choose the letter of the BEST
answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
_____1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the reproductive system?
A. production of hormones B. production of egg cell and sperm cell
C. protection of internal organs D. development of fertilized egg
_____2. Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for the production
of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovaries D. uterus
_____3. Which part of the male reproductive system serves as the storage and
maturation of sperm cells?
A. epididymis B. penis C. prostate gland D.vas deferens
_____4. Where does fertilization take place?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovaries D. uterus
_____5. Which of the following is a function of testosterone?
A. Controls the secondary sex characteristics in male
B. Controls the secondary sex characteristics in female
C. Stimulates production of milk in mammary gland
D. Controls contraction of the uterine lining during childbirth
______6. What hormone is responsible for the expression of secondary sex
characteristics in females?
A. estrogen B. follicle-stimulating hormone
C. Luteinizing hormone D. testosterone
______7. Which of the following is a muscular organ also known as womb in which a
fertilized egg can develop into a baby?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. uterus D. vagina
______8. Which of the following refers to the process of production and development of
sperm cells in male?
A. gametogenesis B. spermatogenesis
C. oogenesis D. all of the above
_____9. Which refers to the stage of maturation where there are changes in emotional
and physical appearance of high school students like you?
A. childhood B. adolescent C. teenage D. puberty
_____10. How does the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) function?
A. GnRH stimulates the ovaries for the production of progesterone and
estrogen.
B. GnRH stimulates the ovaries for the production of luteinizing hormone and
follicle stimulating hormone.
C. GnRH stimulates the testes and ovaries for the production of progesterone
and testosterone respectively.
D. GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland for the production of luteinizing hormone
and follicle stimulating hormone.
Read the concepts below to learn more about the parts and functions of the male
and female reproductive system and to understand better how the systems work.
These are essential in your total understanding of the systems, enabling you to
connect the different activities in this learning activity sheet which has the aim to let
you determine the roles of hormones in the reproductive system.

The Male Reproductive System

The male reproductive system consists

of both the reproductive and accessory
organs and it is responsible for the
production of sperm cell. The penis is
the male organ for sexual intercourse.It
has three parts: the root, which attaches
to the wall of the abdomen; the body, or
shaft; and the glans,(head of penis)
which is the cone-shaped end of the
penis. The opening of the urethra, the
tube that transports semen and urine
from the bladder, is at the tip of the
glans penis. Semen, which contains
sperm, is expelled through the end of
the penis in a process called ejaculation.
Behind the penis is the scrotum, a loose
pouch-like sac of skin that contains the testicles (also called testes), as well as many
nerves and blood vessels. The scrotum has a protective function and acts as a
climate control system for the testes. The testes are responsible for making
testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for producing sperm. Within the
testes are coiled masses of tubes called seminiferous tubules. These tubules are
responsible for producing the sperm cells through a process called spermatogenesis.
Connected to the testes is the epididymis, a long, coiled tube that rests on the
backside of each testicle. It functions in the carrying and storage of the sperm cells
which are produced in the testes.The other organs of the male reproductive system
include the following:
 Vas deferens — The vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from
the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to just behind the bladder. It transports
mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.
 Ejaculatory ducts — These are formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and
the seminal vesicles. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra.
 Seminal vesicles —The seminal vesicles produce a sugar-rich fluid
(fructose) that provides sperm with a source of energy and helps with the
sperms’ motility (ability to move). The fluid of the seminal vesicles makes up
most of the volume of a man’s ejaculatory fluid, or ejaculate.
 Prostate gland — The prostate gland is a doughnut-shaped that is located
below the urinary bladder in front of the rectum. It contributes additional fluid
to the ejaculate. Prostate fluids also help nourish the sperm.
 Bulbourethral glands — The bulbourethral glands, or Cowper’s glands, are
pea-sized structures located on the sides of the urethra just below the
prostate gland. These glands produce a clear, slippery fluid that empties
 directly into the urethra. This fluid lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any
acidity that may be present due to residual drops of urine in the urethra.

The Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system consists of both the reproductive and
accessory organs which help nurture the fertilized egg until it develops as a fetus.
The female reproductive organs include:
 Vulva: The external part of the female genitalia that protects sexual organs,
urinary opening, vestibule and vagina. It is the center of sexual response. The
outer and inner 'lips' of the vulva are called the labia majora and labia minora
and it is where the clitoris is located.
 Vagina: The vagina is a canal that joins the cervix (the lower part of uterus) to
the outside of the body. It also is known as the birth canal.
 Uterus (womb): The uterus is a
hollow, pear-shaped organ
which is the home for a
developing fetus. The uterus is
divided into two parts: the cervix,
which is the lower part that
opens into the vagina, and the
main body of the uterus, called
the corpus. The corpus can
easily expand to hold a
developing baby. A canal
through the cervix allows sperm
to enter and menstrual blood to
exit.
 Ovaries: The ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands that are located on either
side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones.
 Fallopian tubes: These are narrow tubes that are attached to the upper part
of the uterus and serve as pathways for the ova (egg cells) to travel from the
ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization of an egg by a sperm normally occurs in the
fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg then moves to the uterus, where it is
implanted to the uterine lining.
 Cervix: This is a cylinder-shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and
uterus located at the lowermost portion of the uterus.

Now that you have learned the different parts and functions of both male and
female reproductive system, proceed to the next page and accomplish the activity.
Such shall be useful in the familiarization of important terms/words that could aid in
understanding the concepts.
 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1

Crossword Puzzle
Directions:Fill in the crossword puzzle with words taken from the readings in either
across or downward direction using the given descriptions as guide.

Across
2. a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body
3. a doughnut-shaped gland that is located below the bladder
4. lining of the uterus
6. the male organ for sexual intercourse, used to transfer semen to the female and to
expel urine from the body.
11. refers to the discharge of semen through the urethra to the outside
14. the external pouch of skin and muscle containing the testes
15. female reproductive organs that produce eggs and produce the sex hormones,
estrogen and progesterone
Down
1. it is the site of fertilization, the union of egg and sperm
5. a mixture of sperm cells and various secretion
7. a coiled tube attached to the back and upper side of the testicle that stores sperm
and it is connected to the vas deferens
8. the neck of the womb consisting of a narrow passage leading to the vagina
9. a muscular tube that connects the cervix to the outside of the body
10. sperm duct that extends upward from the epididymis
12. a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of female in which the embryo is
nourished and develops before birth. It is also known as the womb.
13. the external female genitals that include the clitoris and the two pairs of fleshy
folds, that surround the opening of the vagina

Great work!!!

With the reproductive system working properly, teenagers like you are
experiencing changes physically and emotionally and these changes are normal
brought by the production of hormones in our body. With this, try to remember the
changes you have undergone and do the next activity.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 2

Track How My Body Changes

Directions: Complete the flowchart below by writing how your physical appearance
changes from childhood to present.
12-18 years old

9-11 years old

3-8 years old

0-2 years old

Based from https://www.pearsonschoolandfecolleges.co.uk
Guide Questions:
1. Cite at least 3 major changes that you have observed in your body from your
younger years until now?
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2. Do you think you went through changes and development? How?

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Continue reading for the next activity.

How the reproductive system works?

The entire male reproductive system is dependent on hormones, which are

chemicals that stimulate or regulate the activity of cells or organs. Male sex
hormones are responsible for development of the primary and secondary male sex
characteristic. The primary hormones involved in the functioning of the male
reproductive system are follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH)
and testosterone.FSH and LH are produced by the pituitary gland located at the
base of the brain. FSH is necessary for sperm production through a process called
spermatogenesis, and LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which is
necessary to continue the process of spermatogenesis. Testosterone is important in
the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and strength, fat
distribution, bone mass, facial and body hair growth, voice change and sex drive.

Testosterone is an androgen, a group of hormones responsible for male

growth and development.Androgen synthesis and secretion in men are regulated by
the complex interaction between the hypothalamus–pituitary–testicular axis. The
hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which
stimulates the pituitary gland into secreting luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH).

The female sexual development also starts with the secretion of

gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH) .The GnRH travels through the blood
vessels to the pituitary gland where it stimulates the production of luteinizing
hormone(LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH). The FSH travels through the
blood stream and causes the ovary to produce a follicle which contains an egg in a
process called oogenesis. The FSH will stimulate the ovarian follicle to produce
estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone that stimulates the maturation of the
female sex organs and the development of the secondary sexual characteristics.
After ovulation, LH will stimulate the ovarian follicle known as corpus luteumto
secrete estrogen and progesterone. The role of progesterone is to develop and
maintain the uterine lining in pregnancy, prevents the uterine contractions, and also
prepares the mammary glands for milk production. If an ovum is not fertilized, the
secretion of estrogen and progesterone declines rapidly.When an ovum is
fertilized,the pituitary gland secretes the hormone prolactin which maintains the
production of milk in the mammary glands after giving birth. Another hormone
secreted by the pituitary gland is oxytocin which stimulates the contraction of uterus
during childbirth and releases milk from the mammary glands.
The stage where physical and emotional changes occurs in teenagers is
puberty.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 3

Arrange Me
Directions:Rearrange the letters to get the correct words being described by the
clues.

1. Male sex hormone which stimulates the maturity of the male reproductive
system and secondary sexual characteristics.
SSTONTEEROET-____________________

2. Female sex hormone which stimulates the maturity of the female reproductive
system and secondary sexual characteristics.
NERTESGO- ______________________

3. Hypothalamus secretes _______________ releasing hormone to the pituitary

gland to release LH and FSH
NODOANIGROTP-_________________

4. Hormone that stimulates the secretion of testosterone and corpus luteum.

GINZENILTUI- ___________________

5. Spermatogenesis and estrogenis stimulated by ______________-stimulating

hormone.
LILFEOCL-_____________________
6. Stimulates the development of the uterine lining in pregnancy.
TESOEROPREGN-______________________

7. Maintains the production of milk.

TOLPANCIR-______________________
 8. Stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth.
YIXOTNOC- _________________________

9. The process of the formation and development of sperm.

GOTAMREPSSISEEN- _______________________

10. The process of the formation and maturation of the egg cell.
SOIOENEGS-________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 4

Fact or Bluff
Directions: Read closely the statements below and identify whether the statement is
true or false. Put a (∕) mark on the space provided before FACT, if the
statement is true and BLUFF, if false.

___Fact ___Bluff 1. Both male and female reproductive systems work through
the use of hormones released in the different glands of
the body.

___Fact ___Bluff 2. Progesterone is essential in the development of the male

secondary characteristics such as hair growth and
deepening of the voice.

___Fact ___Bluff 3. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulates the

pituitary gland for the production of luteinizing hormone
and follicle stimulating hormone in both male and female
reproductive system.

___Fact ___Bluff 4. During pregnancy, progesterone develops and maintains

the uterine lining and prevents contraction.

___Fact ___Bluff 5. Luteinizing hormone is responsible in stimulating the

mammary gland for the production of milk.
Post-Assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and analyze the following questions and choose the letter of the
BEST answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number.
_____1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the reproductive system?
A. production of hormones B. production of egg cell and sperm cell
C. protection of internal organs D. development of fertilized egg
_____2. Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for the
production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovaries D. uterus
_____3. Which part of the male reproductive system serves as the storage and
maturation of sperm cells?
A. epididymis B. penis C. prostate gland D.vas deferens
_____4. Where does fertilization take place?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovaries D. uterus
_____5. Which of the following is a function of testosterone?
A. Controls the secondary sex characteristics in male
B. Controls the secondary sex characteristics in female
C. Stimulates production of milk in mammary gland
D. Controls contraction of the uterine lining during childbirth
______6. What hormone is responsible for the expression of secondary sex
characteristics in females?
A. estrogen B. follicle-stimulating hormone
C. Luteinizing hormone D. testosterone
______7. Which of the following is a muscular organ also known as womb in which a
fertilized egg can develop into a baby?
A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. uterus D. vagina
______8. Which of the following refers to the process of production and development
of sperm cells in male?
A. gametogenesis B. spermatogenesis
C. oogenesis D. all of the above
_____9. Which refers to the stage of maturation where there are changes in
emotional and physical appearance of high school students like you?
A. childhood B. adolescent C. teenage D.
puberty
_____10. How does the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) function?
A. GnRH stimulates the ovaries for the production of progesterone and
estrogen.
B. GnRH stimulates the ovaries for the production of luteinizing hormone
and follicle stimulating hormone.
C. GnRH stimulates the testes and ovaries for the production of
progesterone and testosterone respectively.
D. GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland for the production of luteinizing
hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.
Reflection
What is the most important learning that you have acquired in this learning activity
sheet?
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References for learners

Angeles, D. C., Crisostomo, L. M., Toledo, S. B., &Quinsaat, D. T. (2014). Science
vistas. Don Bosco Press Inc.

Better Health Clinic. (November, 2018). Androgen deficiency in men.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/androgen-
deficiency-in-men

Canyong, P. M., Bautista, F. S., Castillejos, M.A., & Delos Santos, M. T. (2015).
Science Grade 10. Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc.

Cleveland Clinic. (n. d.). Male reproductive system.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9117

Department of Education. (2015).Science 10learner’s material. REX Book Store,

Inc.

Ferriols-Pavico, J. M., Morales-Ramos, A. C., Bayquen, A. &Silverion, A. A.,

Exploring life through science. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

https://www.pearsonschoolandfecolleges.co.uk

Prepared by
MARK RYAN F. MORALES
Secondary School Teacher III
Uddiawan National High School

NOVELYN O. ACIERTO
Secondary School Teacher I
Murong National High School
Answer Key
Pre-Assessment/Post-Assessment
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. D
Learning Activity Sheet 1
Across
2. URETHRA
3. PROSTATE GLAND
4. ENDOMETRIUM
6. PENIS
11. EJACULATION
14. SCROTUM
15. OVARIES
Down
1. FALLOPIAN TUBE
5. SEMEN
7. EPIDIDYMIS
8. CERVIX
9. VAGINA
10. VAS DEFERENS
12. UTERUS
13. VULVA

Learning Activity Sheet 2

Possible Answers
Male-growth of body hair, increased muscular development, development of broad
shoulders, narrow pelvis and deepening of voice
Female- development of mammary glands and breast, broad pelvis, growth of body
hair, increase in fat distribution(breast, thighs, buttocks)
Learning Activity Sheet 3
1. TESTOSTERONE
2. ESTROGEN
3. GONADOTROPIN
4. LUTEINIZING
5. FOLLICLE
6. PROGESTERONE
 7. PROLACTIN
8. OXYTOCIN
9. SPERMATOGENESIS
10. OOGENESIS

Learning Activity Sheet 4

1. Fact
2. Bluff
3. Fact
4. Fact
5. Bluff