L3 BTEC Sport - Unit 1 (Skeletal, Muscular and Respiratory)

What is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Protection of vital organs

• Production of red blood cells

• Regulation of body temperature

• Support for the body

Which of the following is an example of a long bone?

• Vertebrae

• Patella

• Femur

• Carpals

What is the name of the area of bone responsible for growth in length during childhood?

• Periosteum

• Epiphyseal plate

• Diaphysis

• Medullary cavity

The bones of the wrist are classified as what type of bone?

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

• Short bones

• Long bones

Which function of the skeletal system is directly related to movement?

• Red blood cell production

• Mineral storage

• Muscle attachment

• Protection of organs

What is a short-term effect of exercise on the skeletal system?

• Increased bone density

• Increased synovial fluid production

• Thickening of cartilage

• Growth of new bones

What is ossification?

• The breakdown of old bone tissue

• The process of bone formation

• The growth of cartilage

• The movement of joints

Which of the following is a long-term adaptation of regular weight-bearing exercise?

• Increased bone density

• Increased joint swelling

• Decreased synovial fluid production

• Shortening of bones

Which of the following bones is an example of a flat bone?

• A) Tibia

• B) Sternum

• C) Fibula

• D) Radius

What happens to cartilage during regular exercise?

• A) It decreases in thickness

• B) It becomes less flexible

• C) It thickens to improve shock absorption

• D) It ossifies into bone