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Exercise Physiology Skeletal System

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Blood cells are formed in...

a)

red marrow

b)

blood vessels

c)

osteon systems

d)

osteocytes

2.

Which of these is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

protect organs

b)

help transmit impulses

c)

provide levers for movement

d)

maintain body shape.

3.
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
4.
What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
5.

What do the bones create?

a)

white blood cells

b)

platlets

c)

red blood cells

d)

protein

6.

Why is a reduction in the viscosity of synovial fluid is an advantage (PICK TWO)

a)

Pain free movement and better technique

b)

makes the fluid thicker

c)

makes the joint stiffer

d)

Lubricates to reduce friction

7.

Bone cells that live within the bone are called?

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteons

8.

State TWO responses of the skeletal system in activity

a)

Increased synovial fluid

b)

synovial membrane opens

c)

reduced viscosity of synovial fluid

d)

lower joint temperature

9.

What is the slippery surface that cover the end of bones and helps absorb shock?

a)

synovial membrane

b)

synovial fluid

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

10.

What is the function of synovial fluid?

a)

Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.

b)

Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.

c)

Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place

d)

Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction

e)

Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.

11.

What is the function of the ligaments?

a)

Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.

b)

Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.

c)

Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place. Acts as a stabiliser.

d)

Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction

e)

Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.

12.

How does a synovial joint respond to exercise (pick 3 that apply)

a)

Synovial fluid leaves the joint

b)

Synovial fluid viscosity is reduced for better mobility

c)

Blood flow is increased to deliver nutrients

d)

the joint becomes stiffer

e)

friction is reduced for pain free movement

13.

Which sports have high bone mineral density (click 2 that apply)

a)

swimming

b)

rugby

c)

weight lifting

d)

cycling

e)

rowing

14.

What do osteocytes do (pick all that apply)

a)

maintain bone strength

b)

cools the bone down

c)

trapped in bone matrix ready to disperse minerals

d)

direct osteoclast to areas needed for rebuilding

e)

carries iron and nitrogen

15.

Osteoclasts will work faster when ________ is detected in the blood stream

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Creatine

d)

Phosphate

16.

Weight bearing exercise will increase the activity of which bone cells

a)

Osteoclasts

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Osteoblasts

d)

Osteoids