Physical Education Studies General - Year 11

What is the process shown in the diagram?

• Exhalation

• Inhalation

• Digestion

• Circulation

Which of the following is a major function of the skeletal system?

• Support and protection

• Digestion

• Hormone production

• Nerve transmission

Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• Gaseous exchange

• Nutrient absorption

• Waste elimination

• Hormone regulation

What is the function of the vertebrae in the skeletal system?

• To assist with skeletal movement

• To produce red blood cells

• To store calcium

• To protect the heart

Which of the following bones is found in the arm and connects to the thumb?

• Radius

• Pelvis

• Femur

• Tibia

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

• To assist with movement and includes the major limbs

• To form the basic central structure and protect vital organs

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store minerals and produce blood cells

Which of the following is protected by the vertebrae?

• The brain

• The heart

• The spinal cord

• The kidneys

How many bones make up the human skeleton?

• Over 100

• Over 150

• Over 200

• Over 250

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To hold bones together

• To store calcium

• To protect the spinal cord