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Unit 1, AOS 1 Revision Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A saddle joint allows which type of movement?

a)

Flexion and extension

b)

Flexion, extension, abduction and adduction

c)

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction

d)

Abduction and adduction

2.

In the human body, the

a)

Humerus is proximal to the ulna

b)

Fibula is distal to the femur

c)

Cranium is superficial to the brain

d)

All of the above

3.

Referring to the above muscular diagram, identify the muscle labelled C

a)

Deltoid

b)

Pectoralis Major

c)

Trapezius

d)

Latissimus Dorsi

4.

Referring to the above muscular diagram, identify the muscle labelled D.

a)

Soleus

b)

Tibialis Anterior

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Gastrocnemius

5.

Fusiform muscles are:

a)

Vertically striated and designed for strength

b)

Diagonally striated and designed for movement

c)

Vertically striated and designed for movement

d)

Diagonally striated and designed for strength

6.

Slow twitch muscle fibres are beneficial for aerobic endurance activities because:


I: Contain a high mitochondrial density

II: Contain a high capillary density

III: Allow for fast contraction speeds

IV: High fatigue resistance

a)

I and II only

b)

I, II and III

c)

I, II and IV

d)

All of the above

7.

In the above image, what type of muscular contraction is being performed?

a)

Isometric

b)

Isokinetic

c)

Concentric

d)

Isoinertial

8.

The image above is of Sally Pearson, an Australian Olympic Gold medallist competing in the 100m hurdles. Focussing on her left knee joint, identify the main agonists and antagonist muscles, respectively that allow her to perform knee extension.

a)

Quadriceps/Hamstrings

b)

Hamstrings/Quadriceps

c)

Sartorius/Quadriceps Femoris (group)/ Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus

d)

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus/ Sartorius/Quadriceps Femoris (group)

9.

Osteoporosis is:

a)

The weakening of bones caused by a progressive loss of bone mineral density

b)

Inflammation build up inside joints that causes swelling and restricted mobility

c)

The progressive aging and wearing away of joints, which causes pain and stiffness

d)

The softening of bones from a deficiency in Vitamin D

10.

What is the contractile unit in a muscle fibre called?

a)

Motor unit

b)

Myofibril

c)

Fascicle

d)

Sarcomere

11.

In the image above, identify the structures labelled A and B respectively.

a)

Cell Body/Axon Terminal

b)

Dendrites/Motor Terminal

c)

Dendrites/Axon Terminal

d)

Cell Body/Schwann Cell

12.

In which event would athletes benefit from creatine supplements?

a)

Steeple Chase

b)

Modern Pentathlon

c)

50m Freestyle

d)

800m

13.

Many athletes engage in a warm-up prior to any training or competition. Which of the following best identifies the main reason athletes participate in a warm-up.

a)

Mentally prepares an athlete for competion

b)

Physiologically prepares the body for exercise

c)

Ensures the athlete does not overheat during competion

d)

Helps the athlete look professional

14.

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system.

a)

Protects internal organs

b)

Produces blood cells

c)

Stores essential minerals

d)

Produces body heat

15.

NRL players are required to wear extensive protective equipment to prevent injury during competition. What is the most accurate description of how shoulder pads can physiologically support the musculoskeletal system to reduce the risk of injury?

a)

Absorb the shock of impact collisions when being tackled by opposition players, reducing the risk of injury to the shoulder joint.

b)

Absorb and distribute the shock of impact collisions when being tackled by opposition players, reducing the risk of injury to the shoulder joint.

c)

Players can block the opposition from the play more effectively.

d)

There is no physiological benefit to wearing shoulder pads.

16.

Physical aids are used by athletes to support optimal functioning of the musculoskeletal system. Which of the following is not an example of a physical aid commonly used in sport.

a)

Ankle brace

b)

Cricket helmets

c)

Taping the wrist joints

d)

None of the above

17.

Why would an athlete consider engaging in blood doping practices?

a)

Increase blood viscosity

b)

Increase the amount of red blood cells in their circulatory system

c)

Increase the risks of blood clots

d)

Increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood to the muscles

18.

Which two legal and illegal performance enhancing methods/substances give the athlete similar physiological benefits.

a)

Resistance training/Anabolic steroids

b)

Increased protein intake/Erythropoietin (EPO)

c)

Hypoxic training/ Growth hormones

d)

Creatine supplementation/ Blood doping

19.

The image above is displaying the downward phase of a bodyweight squat. Identify the type of muscular contraction occurring during this movement.

a)

Isoinertial (concentric)

b)

Isoinertial (eccentric)

c)

Isometric

d)

Isokinetic

20.

The fibre arrangement of the skeletal muscles above are:

a)

Unipennate, bipennate, convergent, sphincter, parallel

b)

Parallel, bipennate, unipennate, convergent, sphincter

c)

Convergent, unipennate, parallel, sphincter, bipennate

d)

Parallel, convergent, unipennate, bipennate, sphincter