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GCSE PE - End of Topics Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of diffusion?

(a)  

2.

Which of the below characteristics make gas exchange easy? (Multiple correct answers)

a)

Single-cell thick walls

b)

Moist walls

c)

The fact they are small

d)

Thick Walls

3.

'During inhalation the diaphragm & intercostal muscles contract' True or False

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which energy system uses oxygen to work?

(a)  

5.

Which 2 factors decide which energy system is used?

(a)  

6.

Please write down the correct order of the pathway of air entering the body from the nose/mouth and how it gets to the alveoli.

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7.

What is the definition of tidal volume?

(a)  

8.

Which of the below is the definition of minute ventilation?

a)

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs per breath.

b)

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs per minute.

c)

The volume of air inhaled to the lungs.

d)

The volume of air exhaled from the lungs.

9.

Which main gas is exhaled from the body?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

10.

During exercise, what happens to our breathing to get enough oxygen to our working muscles?

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11.

What is the role of red blood cells?

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12.

Which 2 of the below are characteristics of an artery?

a)

Thick Outer Wall

b)

Thin inner layer

c)

Narrow Central Lumen

13.

True or False. Oxygen diffuses into the body via the capillaries.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The body contains a double circulatory system. What are the names of the 2 systems?

(a)  

15.

Where does the Pulmonary system take blood?

(a)  

16.

Which two parts of the heart are the arrows pointing to?

a)

Right Atrium & Aorta

b)

Left Atrium & Aorta

c)

Right Atrium & Pulmonary Vein

d)

Left Atrium & Pulmonary Vein

17.

What is the name of the only artery in the body to carry deoxygenated blood?

(a)  

18.

What is the definition of stroke volume?

(a)  

19.

Which of the below describes vascular shunting?

a)

Movement of blood

b)

Blood going to muscles not the body

c)

The redirection of blood flow to where it is needed most. E.g. Working muscles during exercise.

20.

Which of the below describes vasodilation?

a)

Blood vessels changing shape

b)

Narrowing of blood vessels to areas of body not involved in exercise.

c)

Expanding of blood vessels supplying blood to areas of the body involved in exercise.

21.

Increased muscle temperature is a short term effect of exercise. How does this aid a sports person?

(a)  

22.

Which of the below is a short term effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system?

a)

Increased tidal volume

b)

Increased lactic acid production

c)

Increased stroke volume

23.

Which of the below is a benefit of increased heart rate?

a)

Blood % to organs 20%

b)

Increased oxygen & nutrient delivery to the muscles

c)

SV Increases

24.

What are the consequences of increased volume of oxygen to the muscles?

(a)  

25.

Which of the below is a consequence of lactic acid production?

a)

Increased flexibility of muscles

b)

Increased strength

c)

Increased muscular pain & fatigue

26.

Which of the below is a long term effect of exercise of the Musculo-Skeletal System?

a)

Cardiac Hypertrophy

b)

Muscle Hypertrophy

c)

Increased Cardiac Output

d)

Increased Tidal Volume

27.

Which Long Term effect prevents Osteoporosis?

(a)  

28.

What is Cardiac Hypertrophy?

(a)  

29.

Why would the long term effect of increased speed of recovery help a Footballer?

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30.

Which of the below are a long term effect of exercise on the respiratory system?

a)

Increased Aerobic Capacity

b)

Increased Strength of Respiratory Muscles

c)

Increased TV and Minute Ventilation

d)

All of the above

31.

To move our bones do muscles pull or push?

a)

Pull

b)

Push

32.

Which muscle is showing in red in the image?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Latissimus Dorsi

c)

Obliques

d)

Hamstrings

33.

What is this muscle?

a)

Chest

b)

Pectorals

c)

Deltoids

d)

Trapezius

34.

What is an 'Agonist' muscle?

a)

A muscle which maintains its length throughout a contraction

b)

A muscle than causes movement to occur

c)

A muscle that acts to produce the opposite action to the antagonist

d)

A muscle which has an injury

35.

What is the role of the tendon in movement?

a)

To attach muscle to bone

b)

To attach bone to bone

c)

To attach muscle to muscle

d)

To attach ligament to bone

36.

What is the role of a ligament in movement?

a)

To attach muscle to bone

b)

To attach bone to bone

c)

To attach muscle to muscle

d)

To attach tendon to bone

37.
Muscles always work in _____
a)
pairs
b)
groups of 3
c)
bones
d)
joints
38.

The Antagonist is the muscle that _________

a)

Contracts

b)

Stabilises

c)

Relaxes

39.

If flexion is occurring at the elbow which muscle is contracting and relaxing?

a)

Bicep - Contract/ Tricep - Relax

b)

Tricep - Contract/ Bicep - Relax

40.

If extension at the knee is occurring which muscle is the agonist and antagonist?

a)

Agonist - Hamstring/ Antagonist - Quadriceps

b)

Agonist - Quadriceps/ Antagonist - Hamstring

41.

What is the name of the bone located in the middle of the ribs?

(a)  

42.

Which 2 of the below bones are found in the hand?

a)

Carpals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Metacarpals

43.

What is the name of the bone that covers the knee joint?

(a)  

44.

What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?

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45.

What vital organ does the cranium protect?

(a)  

46.

How does the skeleton enable movement?

(a)  

47.

Which minerals are stored in our bones?

(a)  

48.

What are the 4 main components of a synovial joint?

(a)  

49.

Which of the below are the 2 main types of synovial joint you need to know?

a)

Hinge

b)

Sliding

c)

Condyloid

d)

Ball & Socket

50.

What are the 6 different kinds of movements your joints allow?

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