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WorksheetsGCSE PE - End of Topics Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the definition of diffusion?
(a)
Which of the below characteristics make gas exchange easy? (Multiple correct answers)
Single-cell thick walls
Moist walls
The fact they are small
Thick Walls
'During inhalation the diaphragm & intercostal muscles contract' True or False
True
False
Which energy system uses oxygen to work?
(a)
Which 2 factors decide which energy system is used?
(a)
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.
What is the definition of tidal volume?
(a)
Which of the below is the definition of minute ventilation?
The volume of air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs per breath.
The volume of air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs per minute.
The volume of air inhaled to the lungs.
The volume of air exhaled from the lungs.
Which main gas is exhaled from the body?
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
During exercise, what happens to our breathing to get enough oxygen to our working muscles?
What is the role of red blood cells?
Which 2 of the below are characteristics of an artery?
Thick Outer Wall
Thin inner layer
Narrow Central Lumen
True or False. Oxygen diffuses into the body via the capillaries.
True
False
The body contains a double circulatory system. What are the names of the 2 systems?
(a)
Where does the Pulmonary system take blood?
(a)
Which two parts of the heart are the arrows pointing to?
Right Atrium & Aorta
Left Atrium & Aorta
Right Atrium & Pulmonary Vein
Left Atrium & Pulmonary Vein
What is the name of the only artery in the body to carry deoxygenated blood?
(a)
What is the definition of stroke volume?
(a)
Which of the below describes vascular shunting?
Movement of blood
Blood going to muscles not the body
The redirection of blood flow to where it is needed most. E.g. Working muscles during exercise.
Which of the below describes vasodilation?
Blood vessels changing shape
Narrowing of blood vessels to areas of body not involved in exercise.
Expanding of blood vessels supplying blood to areas of the body involved in exercise.
Increased muscle temperature is a short term effect of exercise. How does this aid a sports person?
(a)
Which of the below is a short term effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system?
Increased tidal volume
Increased lactic acid production
Increased stroke volume
Which of the below is a benefit of increased heart rate?
Blood % to organs 20%
Increased oxygen & nutrient delivery to the muscles
SV Increases
What are the consequences of increased volume of oxygen to the muscles?
(a)
Which of the below is a consequence of lactic acid production?
Increased flexibility of muscles
Increased strength
Increased muscular pain & fatigue
Which of the below is a long term effect of exercise of the Musculo-Skeletal System?
Cardiac Hypertrophy
Muscle Hypertrophy
Increased Cardiac Output
Increased Tidal Volume
Which Long Term effect prevents Osteoporosis?
(a)
What is Cardiac Hypertrophy?
(a)
Why would the long term effect of increased speed of recovery help a Footballer?
Which of the below are a long term effect of exercise on the respiratory system?
Increased Aerobic Capacity
Increased Strength of Respiratory Muscles
Increased TV and Minute Ventilation
All of the above
To move our bones do muscles pull or push?
Pull
Push
Which muscle is showing in red in the image?
Deltoid
Latissimus Dorsi
Obliques
Hamstrings
What is this muscle?
Chest
Pectorals
Deltoids
Trapezius
What is an 'Agonist' muscle?
A muscle which maintains its length throughout a contraction
A muscle than causes movement to occur
A muscle that acts to produce the opposite action to the antagonist
A muscle which has an injury
What is the role of the tendon in movement?
To attach muscle to bone
To attach bone to bone
To attach muscle to muscle
To attach ligament to bone
What is the role of a ligament in movement?
To attach muscle to bone
To attach bone to bone
To attach muscle to muscle
To attach tendon to bone
The Antagonist is the muscle that _________
Contracts
Stabilises
Relaxes
If flexion is occurring at the elbow which muscle is contracting and relaxing?
Bicep - Contract/ Tricep - Relax
Tricep - Contract/ Bicep - Relax
If extension at the knee is occurring which muscle is the agonist and antagonist?
Agonist - Hamstring/ Antagonist - Quadriceps
Agonist - Quadriceps/ Antagonist - Hamstring
What is the name of the bone located in the middle of the ribs?
(a)
Which 2 of the below bones are found in the hand?
Carpals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Metacarpals
What is the name of the bone that covers the knee joint?
(a)
What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?
What vital organ does the cranium protect?
(a)
How does the skeleton enable movement?
(a)
Which minerals are stored in our bones?
(a)
What are the 4 main components of a synovial joint?
(a)
Which of the below are the 2 main types of synovial joint you need to know?
Hinge
Sliding
Condyloid
Ball & Socket
What are the 6 different kinds of movements your joints allow?
