This document contains 20 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of topics in home economics and social studies including family structures, puberty, health, hygiene, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Questions address the roles and functions of different family members, changes occurring during adolescence, dental hygiene practices, the circulatory and respiratory systems, exercise, self-image and harmful effects of smoking.

1. Junior Certificate Home Economics ~ Social & Health studies
Q1. Describe two different types of family structure:
a)_____________________________________________________
b)_____________________________________________________
Q2. Outline two functions of the family:
i)_________________________________ii)___________________
____________
Q3. The family provides for our physical and emotional needs – give one
example:
Physical:___________________________
Emotional:_______________________
Q4. Name two changes that have taken place in the family in recent
years:
a)_____________________________________________________
b)_____________________________________________________
Q5. Match the following terms to the appropriate description:
Peer group a fixed image of a person
Sibling equal treatment for male/females
Stereotype brother/sister
Gender equality a group of friends who share a similar interest
Q6. List two changes that occur in girls and boys during puberty:
Girls
1)________________________________2)____________________
Boys
1)________________________________2)____________________
Q7. Explain each of the following:
Fertilisation:_____________________________________________
Menstruation:____________________________________________
Q8. Name two functions of the placenta:
i)______________________________________________________
ii)_____________________________________________________

2. Q9. Describe the role of plaque in tooth
decay:_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Q10. Explain the benefits of using the following dental hygiene products:
Antiseptic mouthwash
Dental floss
Fluoride toothpaste
Q11. How frequently should a toothbrush be replaced?
_______________________________________________________
Q12. What is the function of haemoglobin in the red blood cells:
_______________________________________________________
Name the nutrient necessary to make
haemoglobin:_________________________
Give two important sources of this
nutrient:I)_______________ii)______________
Name the vitamin necessary for the absorption of this
nutrient:________________
Q13. Name the constituent of the blood which:
i)helps the blood to
clot:________________________________________________
ii) protects the body from
infection:______________________________________
Q14. Name two diseases of the respiratory tract:
a)________________________________b)____________________
Q15. Complete the table below by inserting the part/function of the
respiratory system:
Part Function
Stops food going down the wrong way
Larynx
Filters and warms air before it enters the
body
Alveoli

3. Q16. What is aerobic exercise?
____________________________________________
Give two examples:i)________________________
ii)________________________
Q17. Outline two factors that contribute to:
a) a positive self-image:i)_______________________
ii)______________________
b) a negative self-image: i)______________________
ii)______________________
Q18. List any four stages of human development:
1)__________________________________2)__________________
3)__________________________________
4)______________________________
Q19. Name the parts of the skin which match the function:
Parts of the skin Function
Sweat glands
Production of oil to lubricate the skin
Fat cells
Allows one to feel sensations eg. Pain…….
Q20. Name one harmful substance found in cigarettes and state how this
substance affects the body:
Substance:_____________________________
Effects on the
body:___________________________________________________