Learning Area SCIENCE Grade Level 10

Week 1
Quarter THIRD Date

I. LESSON TITLE ROLE OF HORMONES INVOLVED IN THE FEMALE AND

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
II. MOST ESSENTIAL
Explain the role of hormones involved in the female and mare
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
reproductive systems.
(MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE
Male and Female Reproductive System
CONTENT

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IV. LEARNING d
Learning Activities
PHASES Timefram
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The human body is made up of different systems that coordinate
with one another in order to perform their functions well. If any
part of these organ malfunctions, the body will become
A. unbalanced. The system involved in sexual reproduction is called
Introduction DAY 1 Reproductive System. There is striking difference between the
male and female reproductive system, although they also share a
number of similarities. For example, the reproductive organs of
the male and female are developed from the same embryological
structure and some hormones are commonly found in both male
and female, in varying quantities and produce different
responses. Reproductive hormones are usually made in the
ovaries (in females) and testes (in males). The pituitary gland
controls the functions of both the testes and the ovaries.
Hormones play an important role in both male and female
reproductive system. These hormones keep the reproductive
system properly functioning.
In females, the main reproductive hormones are estrogen and
progesterone, while the main reproductive hormone in males is
testosterone. Although testosterone is considered a male
hormone, females also produce and need a small amount of this,
too.

A. Fact or Myth: Let’s debunk some common sex hormones

myths and facts. Tell whether the statement is a FACT or a
MYTH.
1. Hormones such as Testosterone, helps the germ cells
divide and change several times and gradually turn into
spermatids or young sperm cells.
2. Testosterone is the male hormone, so it’s only for male.
3. Estrogen is the only hormone I need to worry about
menopause.
4. Without estrogen, females are at risk for weak bones later
in life
5. Progesterone is less important than estrogen which is the
 “Queen” hormone.

B. MATCHING TYPE: Match column A with column B

B. Important Role of Male Sex Hormones

Developmen DAY 1 The male reproductive system also has prostate glands.
t Chemicals from these glands nourish the sperm cells and help
them mature.
The production of sperm cells and the release of semen can be
regulated by hormones or special chemicals that come from the
testis, the brain and the pituitary gland. (refer to figure 1)
 [Link] gland controls the function of the testes
(source: Illustrated by Rachael B. Chavez)

The hormones that are the principal regulators of the male

reproductive system are: gonadotropin releasing hormone
(GnRH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates
spermatogenesis; luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates the
production of testosterone; and testosterone stimulates the
development of male secondary sex characteristics and
spermatogenesis.

The female reproductive system, just like the male reproductive

system is also regulated by hormones. The follicles produce
hormones that control the growth and release of eggs from the
ovaries. While other hormones prepare the uterus so a baby can
grow in it, other hormones still control the stretching of the uterus
during pregnancy. (Refer to Figure 2)
In females, FSH and LH cause estrogen to be produced. They
regulate the female reproductive system which is divided into the
ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle. Menopause occurs when
the ovaries lose their sensitivity to FSH and LH and the female
reproductive cycles slow to a stop.
 Figure 2. Pituitary gland controls the function of the ovaries
(source: Illustrated by Mary Grace M. Marinda)

Concept Map.

Write the necessary word/words to complete the concept map

about the Role of Hormone on Male and Female Reproductive
System.

C. DAY 1 Hormonal Disorders Awareness

Engagement
Create an information campaign article about Reproductive
Hormone Disorders which discusses Overview, Signs and
Symptoms, Causes and Treatment.

Choose one topic below:

1. Hormonal Imbalance
2. Infertility
3. Hypogonadism
4. Low Testosterone
5. Hirsutism
6. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
7. Ovarian Insufficiency
 The criteria below will be used in assessing your article.

Explain Briefly
D. Compare and contrast the role of hormones that causes changes
ASSIMILATIO DAY 2 to the male and female reproductive system when a male and a
N female reaches puberty stage.

V. Multiple Choice:
ASSESSMEN DAY 2
T Write the letter of your answer on the space before each number.

______1. What part of the female reproductive system produces

estrogen?
a. Uterus b. Fallopian tube c. Ovaries d. all of these
_______2. What is a hormone?
a. chemical substance b. just a thing c. glands d. none of these
_______3. Which one here is not a hormone?
a. luteinizing hormone b. testosterone c. ovary d. estrogen
_______4. A tissue or group of tissues that make and releases
hormones
a. circulatory system b. pancreas c. endocrine glands d. none of
these
_______5. Which hormones are found in the contraceptive pills?
a. only estrogen c. thyroxine and estrogen
b. only testosterone d. estrogen and progesterone
_______6. Which hormone promotes the thickening of the
endometrium and also inhibits the hormone that promotes the
development of the follicle wall into the corpus luteum?
 a. LH b. Progesterone c. FSH d. Estrogen
_______7. Which hormone is inhibited during pregnancy in order
to prevent contractions of the uterus?
a. Oxytocin b. progesterone c. estrogen d. FSH
_______8. Which two hormones promote thickening of the
endometrium?
a. FSH & LH c. LH & Estrogen
b. Estrogen and FSH d. Progesterone and estrogen
_______9. If GnRH production were blocked, the following would
occur, except
a. FSH level would increase c. Testosterone production would
decrease
b. LH levels would decrease d. Sperm production would decrease
______
_______10. What would happen if testosterone levels get too
high?
a. Testosterone feeds back to directly inhibit GnRH production
b. Testosterone feeds back to directly inhibit FSH production
c. FSH production increases to counteract high testosterone
levels
d. LH production increases to counteract high testosterone levels
VI.  The learner communicates the explanation of their personal
REFLECTION DAY 2 assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
 The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal insights
about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.

Prepared: MARK ANTHONY D. ROLUNA Checked:

MARK LOUIE R. CUEVAS JOY V. DEJUCOS
MILCAH O. CAPELLAN HT-III/Science Dept.
NATHALIE MYRL P.
TAPIADOR