PE Ch1-4 IGCSE QUIZ

State the byproducts of energy production though Aerobic respiration

• Lactic acid

• Oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• Water

Describe the function of a tendon.

• A tough fibrous band of connective tissue that serves to support the internal organs and hold bones together in proper articulation at the joints.

• A tough band of fibrous tissue that anchors muscles to bone and allows movement to happen

• A band of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract, producing movement

• The muscle that contracts during movement

What is an isometric contraction?

• Where the muscles change length as they contract

• Muscle contraction is where the muscle shortens

• Muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens. 

• Where the muscles contract but stay the same length

Describe a difference between Slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibres.

• Slow-twitch muscle fibers use anaerobic respiration, Fast twitch muscle fibers use aerobic respiration.

• Slow-twitch muscle fibers use aerobic respiration, Fast twitch muscle fibers use anaerobic respiration

• Slow twitch muscle fibers contract quickly, Fast twitch muscle fibers contract slowly.

• Fast twitch muscle fibers are good for endurance, Slow twitch muscle fibers are good for strength and power.

Which of the following are all components of Blood?

• Antibodies, Platelets, White blood cells, red blood cells

• Plasma, Platelets, White blood cells, red blood cell

• Water, Platelets, Hemoglobin, red blood cell

• White blood cells, Red blood cells, Plasma, Nutrients

Describe the pathway of blood through the heart

• Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Lungs

• Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

• Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Veins-Lungs-Pulmonary Artery-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

• Vena cava-Right Atrium-Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

Which of the following characteristics aid alveoli in gas exchange?

• It has a low supply of blood

• It does not have moist and permeable walls

• It has a large surface area to allow diffusion to occur.

• It has thick walls to allow oxygen to be taken away from the lungs and back

What is this bone ?

• Scapula  

• Patella

• Clavicle

• Humerus  

Which type of joint is your elbow?

• Ball& socket   

• Hinge joint

• Fixed Joint

• Saddle Joint

What happens to the ribcage and diaphragm when air is inhaled into the body?

• Your diaphragm is resting. Your ribcage is moving downwards and inwards

• Your diaphragm is contracting to become flatter. Your ribcage is moving upwards and outwards

• Your diaphragm is contracting. Your ribcage is moving upwards and inwards.

• Your diaphragm is resting. Your ribcage is moving upwards and outwards.