10 Question Starter (GCSE PE)

vaso____________ is when blood vessels narrow to help redistribute blood or to move blood away from the surface of the skin to retain heat

This blood vessel distributes deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Vena Cava

• Pulmonary Vein

• Pulmonary Artery

• Aorta

What system should you refer to when talking about the ‘vascular shunt mechanism’ and where blood is distributed away from

• Muscular

• Cardiovascular

• Digestive

Which muscle is in an antagonistic pair with the gastrocnemius?

• Bicep

• Hamstring

• Tibialis Anterior

• Abdominals

A _______ bowling action is a good example of circumduction?

How many chambers are there in the heart?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The muscle that is contracting/shortening is the …………….?

• Antagonist

• Agonist

Identify three functions of the skeleton?

Answer explanation

Protection

Movement

Mineral Storage

Muscle Attachment

Blood Cell Production

What type of joint are both the hip & shoulder?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball & Socket

What 4 things does blood contain?