SEHS Paper 1 (1)

Which bone is correctly categorized?

• A

• B

• C

• D

2. Which anatomical term describes the location of the radius in relation to the humerus?

• 1. Anterior

• 1. Distal

• 1. Proximal

• 1. Lateral

2. Which structure attaches muscle to bone to facilitate movement?

• 1. Ligament

• 1. Cartilage

• 1. Joint

• 1. Tendon

The diagram represents lung volumes and capacities. Which represents vital capacity?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What regulates the rate and depth of ventilation when an athlete starts to exercise?

• An increase in blood pH

• A decrease in blood pH

• A decrease in blood CO2 level

• An increase in blood O2 level

6. A healthy athlete is at sea level, at a comfortable temperature in a low-humidity environment. Which condition results in the lowest saturation of hemoglobin?

• 1. Hemoglobin passing muscle cells as they are contracting

• 1. Hemoglobin passing muscle cells that are at rest

• 1. Hemoglobin in blood with a pH above normal blood pH

• 1. Hemoglobin in blood that is below normal body temperature

6. Which component of the blood has a nucleus?

• 1. Plasma

• 1. Leucocyte (white blood cells)

• 1. Erythrocyte (red blood cells)

• 1. Platelet (thrombocyte)

8. Which option represents the highest pressure exerted on the aorta?

• 1. Systolic

• 1. Diastolic

• 1. Cardiovascular drift

• 1. Ventricular relaxation

8. Which exercise will result in an elevation of both systolic and diastolic blood pressures?

• A

• B

• C

• D

10. Which combination categorizes macro- and micronutrients correctly?

• A

• B

• C

• D