Final IB Practice SL

Which defines the origin of a muscle?

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to a stationary bone

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to a movable bone

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to an immovable joint

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to a movable joint

Which statement is correct about the insertion of a skeletal muscle?

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to a moveable bone

• The attachment of a muscle tendon to a stationary bone

• The attachment of a muscle tendon at the proximal end

• The attachment of a muscle tendon on the anterior aspect

Which are parts of the pectoral girdle?

• Ribs and clavicle

• Clavicle and scapula

• Scapula and humerus

• Humerus and ribs

Which are functions of the axial skeleton? I. To protect internal organs II. To provide sites for attachment of muscle III. To stabilize parts of appendicular skeleton

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I and III only

• I, II and III

Which feature of the synovial joint covers the ends of the bones?

• Synovial membrane

• Bursa

• Meniscus

• Articular cartilage

Which component of the aerobic energy system also occurs in the anaerobic system?

• Krebs cycle

• Electron transport chain

• Glycolysis

• There are no common components

Which food is most likely to contain unsaturated fats?

• Cashew nuts

• Beef burger

• Coconut oil

• Dairy yogurt

Which is one characteristic of non-essential amino acids?

• They are not required for essential bodily processes.

• They are required from a healthy diet.

• They can recycle nitrogen from a healthy diet.

• They can be synthesized by the human body.

Which process is represented by the breakdown of sugar in the absence of oxygen?

• Anaerobic anabolism

• Aerobic anabolism

• Anaerobic catabolism

• Aerobic catabolism

In percentage terms, which provides the greatest source of carbohydrate for an athlete?

• Avocado

• Chicken

• Potato

• Olives