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WorksheetsL2 APF Mock 3
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which blood vessel(s) carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
a)
Pulmonary veins
b)
Pulmonary arteries
c)
Aorta
d)
Vena cava
2.
Which movement is possible at a synovial hinge joint?
a)
Flexion
b)
Adduction
c)
Circumduction
d)
Rotation
3.
Which of the following describes the all or none law?
a)
When all the muscle fibres innervated by a motor neuron contract
b)
When all the muscle fibres innervated by a motor neuron relax
c)
When all the muscles of the body contract at the same time
d)
When all the muscles of the body relax at the same time
4.
Which of the following factors would provide a sound reason to delay exercise?
a)
Lack of motivation
b)
Physical disability
c)
Illness
d)
Mild fatigue
5.
What contraction is happening when a muscle lengthens and generates force?
a)
Eccentric
b)
Concentric
c)
Isometric
d)
Static
6.
Which type of joint can be found at the elbow?
a)
Hinge
b)
Ball and socket
c)
Saddle
d)
Condyloid
7.
What is the name given to the process of bone formation?
a)
Ossification
b)
Calcification
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Osteopenia
8.
Which of the following bones form part of the axial skeleton?
a)
Spine
b)
Humerus
c)
Femur
d)
Scapula
9.
How long does mastication take?
a)
30-60 seconds
b)
2-5 minutes
c)
30-60 minutes
d)
3-6 hours
10.
Which body system has the main role of sensing, responding and analysing changes to its environment?
a)
Muscular system
b)
Digestive system
c)
Nervous system
d)
Circulatory system
11.
What is a health benefit of regular physical activity?
a)
Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
b)
Reduced bone density
c)
Increased stress levels
d)
Increased risk of falls in older adults
12.
Which process occurs between the alveoli and capillaries?
a)
Blood pooling
b)
Venous return
c)
Stroke volume
d)
Gaseous exchange
13.
What is a characteristic of fast twitch muscle fibres?
a)
Large diameter
b)
Red in colour
c)
Slower to contract
d)
Aerobic fibres
14.
Where does blood flow to after leaving the left ventricle?
a)
Pulmonary vein
b)
Left atrium
c)
Aorta
d)
Pulmonary artery
15.
Which of the following approaches is beneficial for maintaining good posture?
a)
Play unilateral sports, for example golf
b)
Train 'mirror muscles' only, e.g. pectorals and biceps
c)
Avoid working the lateral muscles of the body, e.g. obliques
d)
Avoid prolonged seated positions throughout the day
16.
Where is the heart located?
a)
Pelvic girdle
b)
Abdominal cavity
c)
Rib cage
d)
Shoulder girdle
17.
What type of muscle is found in the artery walls?
a)
Smooth
b)
Skeletal
c)
Striated
d)
Cardiac
18.
Which of the following is a stage of the digestive system?
a)
Absorption
b)
Regestion
c)
Effection
d)
Infection
19.
Why is water essential in the body?
a)
To form blood plasma
b)
To store calcium
c)
To form blood cells<br />
d)
To store marrow<br />
20.
Which type of joint has no movement?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Synovial
c)
Fibrous
d)
Cartilaginous
21.
Increased vasodilation would be an immediate effect of exercise on which system?
a)
Muscular
b)
Cardiovascular
c)
Nervous
d)
Digestive
22.
Which energy system is the fastest to engage for an immediate burst of maximal intensity activity?
a)
Aerobic
b)
Lactate
c)
Creatine phosphate
d)
Glycogen
23.
What is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as 'any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure'?
a)
Resistance training
b)
Cardiovascular training
c)
Exercise
d)
Physical activity
24.
Which of the following is responsible for secreting digestive juices into the small intestine?
a)
Liver
b)
Pancreas
c)
Stomach
d)
Gall bladder
25.
Which muscle flexes the spine when contracting concentrically?
a)
Erector spinae
b)
Rectus abdominis
c)
Rectus femoris
d)
Biceps femoris
26.
Which principle of training is adapted or progressed when gravity, range of motion and resistance are manipulated?
a)
Frequency
b)
Intensity
c)
Time
d)
Type
27.
Which posture type may be improved by lumbar spine mobility and flexibility exercises?
a)
Hyperlordosis
b)
Scoliosis
c)
Hyperkyphosis
d)
Round shoulders
28.
Which joint allows dorsiflexion?
a)
Knee
b)
Wrist
c)
Ankle
d)
Elbow
29.
What is a long-term benefit of regular strength training?
a)
Improved bone and ligament strength
b)
Improved cardiovascular health
c)
Muscular atrophy
d)
Diffusion of respiratory gases
30.
Which of the following is a long-term effect of exercise on the neuromuscular system?
a)
Increased basal metabolic rate (BMR)
b)
Increased bone density
c)
Decreased resting heart rate
d)
Decreased glycogen stores in the muscles
31.
What is the main nutrient broken down for energy during exercise?
a)
Water
b)
Protein
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Fibre
32.
What type of muscle is found in the digestive system?
a)
Involuntary
b)
Striated
c)
Skeletal
d)
Voluntary
33.
What is a long-term adaptation to regular cardiovascular training?
a)
Increased resting heart rate
b)
Increased stroke volume
c)
Decreased mitochondria
d)
Decreased capillaries
34.
Why is it essential to maintain adequate hydration and water intake?
a)
To form blood plasma
b)
To produce blood cells
c)
To store calcium<br />
d)
To store marrow<br />
35.
Which of the following is a health-related component of fitness?
a)
Flexibility
b)
Speed
c)
Power
d)
Reaction time
36.
What activity would mesomorphs be most likely to excel at?
a)
Long distance events
b)
Stretching
c)
Power events
d)
Sumo wrestling
37.
Where is the stomach situated?
a)
Right side of lower abdomen
b)
Left side of upper abdomen
c)
Thoracic cavity
d)
Lower extremity
38.
How will ageing affect the joints?
a)
Decreased range of motion
b)
Increased mobility
c)
Increased elasticity
d)
Thinning of ligaments
39.
Which of the following is a function of the heart?
a)
Receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
b)
Promote gaseous exchange
c)
Pump carbon dioxide to the body tissues
d)
Produce red blood cells
40.
What type of synovial joint is the knee?
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Ball and socket
d)
Condyloid
41.
Which type of synovial joint allows circumduction?
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Pivot
d)
Ball and socket
42.
Which of the following is a function of the lungs?
a)
The removal of lactate from muscles
b)
The intake of oxygen into the body
c)
To pump carbon dioxide to the body
d)
To return carbon dioxide to the muscles<br />
43.
Which type of joint has no movement?
a)
Synovial
b)
Cartilaginous
c)
Fibrous
d)
Mechanical
44.
What is the name of the connective tissue surrounding single muscle fibres?
a)
Endomysium
b)
Perimysium
c)
Myofibril
d)
Sarcomere
45.
Which type of exercise will cause an immediate, significant increase in blood pressure?
a)
Brisk walking
b)
Steady swimming
c)
Heavy weight training
d)
Static stretching
46.
What is a health benefit of regular physical activity?
a)
Improved mood
b)
Increased resting blood pressure
c)
Decreased risk of type 1 diabetes
d)
Decreased mobility
47.
What is the name given to a muscle that stabilises and prevents unwanted movement?
a)
Agonist
b)
Fixator
c)
Prime mover
d)
Antagonist
48.
What should be a key focus when working with older adults?
a)
Maintain functional capacity
b)
Develop speed and power
c)
Train anaerobic threshold
d)
Train isometrically
49.
Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
a)
Left ventricle
b)
Left atrium
c)
Right atrium
d)
Right ventricle
50.
Which statement is true of slow twitch muscle fibres?
a)
They have a poor blood supply
b)
They use the anaerobic energy system
c)
They are quick to fatigue
d)
They use the aerobic energy system
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