Traveller C1 Unit 7 vocabulary practice

Which word best describes the act of reducing pain or making a situation more bearable?

• Aggravate

• Intensify

• Alleviate

• Exacerbate

Which muscle plays a key role in respiration by contracting to allow the lungs to expand?

• intercostal muscles

• Diaphragm

• Rectus abdominis

• Pectoralis major

What is the function of synovial fluid in the body?

• Transport oxygen in the blood

• Lubricate joints to reduce friction

• Aid in digestion

• Help with nerve signaling

What type of blood vessel is the smallest and responsible for exchanging oxygen and nutrients with tissues?

• Artery

• Vein

• Capillary

• Lymphatic vessel

Which term describes taking advantage of something, often in an unfair or unethical way?

• Exploit

• Defend

• Support

• Assist

Which term refers to a tumor that is not cancerous or harmful?

• Terminal

• Malignant

• Benign

• Chronic

What is the term for involuntary, small muscle contractions that often happen randomly?

• Spasming

• Twitching

• Cramping

• Tensing

During intense exercise, what substance accumulates in muscles and causes soreness?

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Lactic acid

• Glucose

In anatomy, what is the term for the hollow space where a joint, such as the hip or shoulder, fits?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Capsule

• Socket

Which term describes a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh?

• Fracture

• Abrasion

• Contusion

• Laceration