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WorksheetsUnit 1, 2 and 3
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 41mins
What are the principle structures of the ventilatory system?
nose, pharynx, bronchioles, diaphragm
nose, trachea, bronchioles, alveoli
mouth, larynx, lungs, diaphragm
mouth, trachea, alveoli, ribs
How is the vital capacity of the lungs best defined?
The volume of air inspired and expired at rest
The volume of air which is inspired or expired in one minute
The maximum amount of air that a person can expel from the lungs from a position of full inspiration
The volume of air that can still be expired following normal expiration at rest
What are the major components of blood?
erythrocytes, leucocytes, platelets
plasma, gases, erythrocytes
plasma, hormones, erythrocytes
plasma, water, leucocytes
Which blood vessel directly supplies the heart?
Superior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
Coronary artery
Right pulmonary artery
Where is the electrical impulse in the heart generated?
Bundle of His
Sinoatrial node
Synapse
Atrioventricular node
What is pulmonary ventilation?
Exchange of respiratory gases between the lungs and blood
Diffusion of oxygen in the alveoli
Volume of air breathed in and out in one breath
Inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and the lungs
Which are involved in neural control of ventilation?
Sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes
Lung stretch receptors and chemoreceptors
Adrenaline and breathing rate
Diaphragm and accessory muscles
Where is hemoglobin located?
In white blood cells
In platelets
In muscle cells
In red blood cells
How do the concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the pulmonary vein differ from the
concentrations in the pulmonary artery?
Pulmonary vein has lower oxygen and higher carbon dioxide
Pulmonary vein has lower oxygen and lower carbon dioxide
Pulmonary vein has higher oxygen and lower carbon dioxide
Pulmonary vein has higher oxygen and higher carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the conducting airways?
I. Provide a low resistance pathway for air
II. Remove the moisture from the air
III. Provide defence against harmful chemicals
I only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the definition of inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?
The volume of air in the lungs after maximal inhalation
The volume of air inspired during normal breathing
The additional inspired air over and above tidal volume
The maximum volume of air that can be inhaled after a maximal exhalation
Which components help to form blood plasma?
water, waste products, platelets
water, dissolved gases, nutrients
erythrocytes, hormones, dissolved gases
leucocytes, electrolytes, nutrients
Which muscle is on the anterior region of the body?
Soleus
Pectoralis
Biceps femoris
Latissimus dorsi
What are the principal structures of the ventilatory system?
Mouth, trachea, ribs, intercostal muscles
Nose, pharynx, aorta, diaphragm
Nose, trachea, bronchioles, alveoli
Mouth, larynx, diaphragm, lungs
What are the functions of the nose during inspiration?
I. To moisten the air
II. To diffuse oxygen from the air
III. To filter the air
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which combination is used to calculate vital capacity?
Total lung capacity + expiratory reserve volume + tidal volume
Total lung capacity + residual volume + expiratory reserve volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory capacity + residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + tidal volume + expiratory reserve volume
What is the relationship between heart rate, cardiac output and stroke volume?
Cardiac output = stroke volume x heart rate
Cardiac output = stroke volume + heart rate
Cardiac output = stroke volume − heart rate
Cardiac output = stroke volume ÷ heart rate
Which of the following is the correct order for carbon dioxide moving from the pulmonary artery to
the atmosphere?
trachea → larynx → nose
alveoli → trachea → bronchi
bronchi → trachea → bronchioles
nose → trachea → bronchi
Which of the following applies to hemoglobin?
It binds strongly to oxygen when there is a low partial pressure
It is an iron compound
It transports approximately 80 % of oxygen in the blood
It is a component of white blood cells
What does the elevated breathing rate after exercise allow the body to do?
To stimulate the peripheral chemoreceptors
To increase the pH of the blood
To trigger the Hering-Breuer reflex
To stimulate muscle proprioreceptors
Which of the following are correct statements about the pulmonary and systemic circulatory systems?
I. Pulmonary circulation is driven from the right ventricle to drop off carbon dioxide at the lungs.
II. Systemic circulation brings back oxygen from the lungs for the rest of the body.
III. The vena cava is involved with the systemic circulatory system.
IV. Pulmonary circulation has lower blood pressure than the systemic system.
I only
II and III only
I, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
What is the correct pathway taken by oxygen during inhalation?
trachea → pharynx → bronchioles
larynx → bronchi → pharynx
pharynx → alveoli → trachea
trachea → bronchioles → alveoli
What is the definition of residual volume?
The volume of air breathed in and out in any one breath
The volume of air in excess of tidal volume that can be exhaled forcibly
The volume of air still contained in the lungs after a maximal exhalation
The additional inspired air over and above tidal volume
Which statement(s) outline the role of hemoglobin?
I. To provide a site for oxygen to bind to
II. To transport oxygen in erythrocytes
III. To transport carbon dioxide in leucocytes
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which is an example of a blood cell?
I. Leucocyte
II. Platelet
III. Plasma
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is a basic function of the interior structure of the nose during respiration?
To provide a passageway for food
To create friction during breathing
To warm and moisten incoming air
To prevent the lungs from collapsing
What is the name of the skeletal muscle indicated by X?
Pectoralis
Trapezius
Iliopsoas
Deltoid
What best describes synovial joints?
They permit no movement.
They are freely moveable.
They are tightly connected by cartilage.
They permit only slight movement.
Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?
Skull
Vertebral column
Humerus
Sternum
Which correctly describes pulmonary circulation?
left ventricle → pulmonary veins → lungs
right ventricle → pulmonary arteries → lungs
right atrium → pulmonary veins → lungs
left atrium → pulmonary arteries → lungs
Which of the following occurs when an athlete moves from a stationary position to slow running?
An increase in cardiac output with no change in stroke volume
No increase in cardiac output but an increase in stroke volume
No increase in cardiac output and heart rate
An increase in cardiac output and stroke volume
Which bones are found within the axial skeleton?
clavicle, ilium, skull
ilium, skull, sternum
vertebrae, ribs, ilium
sternum, vertebrae, ribs
What is the position of the clavicle relative to the ilium?
Superior
Inferior
Lateral
Medial
What structure is labelled X in the diagram below?
Perimysium
Endomysium
Epimysium
Myofibril
What muscle is labelled X in the diagram below?
Trapezius
Erector spinae
Latissimus dorsi
Triceps brachii
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
Pulmonary artery
Trachea
Pulmonary valve
Capillary
What is vital capacity (VC)?
Additional inspired air over and above tidal volume.
Volume of air breathed in and out in any one breath.
Inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and the lungs.
Maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
Which gases are exchanged at the alveoli?
Oxygen and nitrogen
Oxygen and carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Oxygen only
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
An athlete’s resting heart rate is 60 bpm and stroke volume is 70 ml. What is the cardiac output of the athlete?
1300 ml min–1
4200 ml min–1
130 ml min–1
420 ml min–1
Which of the following is a long bone?
Sternum
Phalanges
Vertebrae
Ribs
What is the insertion of a muscle?
The site of a muscle’s attachment to a more stationary bone
The main cells of the muscle
The site of a muscle’s attachment to a moveable bone
The part of the muscle that relaxes when the opposite muscle contracts
What is the insertion of a muscle?
The site of a muscle’s attachment to a more stationary bone
The main cells of the muscle
The site of a muscle’s attachment to a moveable bone
The part of the muscle that relaxes when the opposite muscle contracts
Which is the correct pathway taken by an oxygen molecule moving from the atmosphere to the alveolus?
Trachea → Bronchiole → Larynx → Bronchus
Bronchiole → Bronchus → Larynx → Trachea
Larynx → Trachea → Bronchus → Bronchiole
Bronchus → Bronchiole → Trachea → Larynx
Which combination would allow you to calculate the vital capacity?
Total lung capacity + residual volume + tidal volume
Tidal volume + expiratory reserve volume + residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + forced vital capacity – residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + tidal volume + expiratory reserve volume
Which component of blood is required to form a blood clot?
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Platelets
Leucocytes
Which is the correct pathway of blood flow in the pulmonary circulatory system?
Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Pulmonary vein → Left atrium
Pulmonary vein → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta
Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta → Vena cava
Aorta → Vena cava → Right atrium → Right ventricle
Which is the correct sequence of the excitation of the cardiac muscle?
Atrio-ventricular node - Sinoatrial node - Ventricles
Sinoatrial node - Ventricles - Atrio-ventricular node
Atrio-ventricular node - Ventricles - Sinoatrial node
Sinoatrial node - Atrio-ventricular node - Ventricles
Which cardiovascular adaptations result from endurance training in previously untrained athletes?
I Increased stroke volume
II Lower resting heart rate
III Increased arterio-venous oxygen difference
I and II only
I, II and III
I and III only
II and III only
What is the maximum number of fatty acids that can be condensed with glycerol to form triacylglycerol?
One
Two
Three
Four
Where is the most glycogen stored?
Kidneys
Liver
Adipose tissue
Pancreas
Which term best describes the controlled release of energy in the form of ATP from organic compounds in cells?
Lipolysis
Sliding filament theory
Krebs cycle
Cell respiration
The diagram below shows the ultrastructure of an animal cell. What is the structure labelled X?
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Ribosomes
Golgi apparatus
What are the end-products of aerobic glycolysis?
Carbon dioxide, lactate and ADP
Carbon dioxide, water and ADP
Carbohydrate, lactate and ATP
Carbon dioxide, water and ATP
Which structure is responsible for connecting a motor neuron to voluntary muscle fibres, as labelled X in the diagram below?
Nucleus
Motor end plate
Dendrites
Axon
What is the role of carbohydrates?
Builds tissues
Helps digestion
Source of energy
Provides insulation
Which of the following are the elements of a glucose molecule?
C and O
C and H
C, H and O
C, H, O and N
Where are the major stores of triglycerides in the body?
Liver
Skeletal muscle
Liver and adipose tissue
Skeletal muscle and adipose tissue
What is the net amount of ATP produced by the lactic acid system?
1 ATP
2 ATP
34 ATP
38 ATP
What are by-products of the aerobic system?
CO2
ATP
CO2 and H2O
H2O
What is the composition of a triacyglycerol?
Three glycerols and one fatty acid
One glycerol and three fatty acids
Two glycerols and one fatty acid
Three glycerols and three fatty acids
What is the chemical composition of a protein molecule?
Oxygen and nitrogen
Carbon, oxygen and nitrogen
Hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
What is the approximate energy content per 100 g of protein?
17.2 kJ
172 kJ
1720 kJ
1760 kJ
Which of the following are major sites of triglyceride storage?
Adipose tissue and bone tissue
Adipose tissue and cardiac muscle tissue
Adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue
Adipose tissue and nervous tissue
Which is classified as a macronutrient?
Carbohydrate
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
Water
Protein
Lipid
Fibre
Which of the following describes cell respiration?
Controlled release of energy in the form of ATP
Intake of fluids by cells of the skin
Growth and division of a single cell
Random release of energy in the form of ATP
What is the ultrastructure of a mitochondrion?
cristae, inner matrix and diaphysis
cristae, ganglia and outer membrane
creatine, inner matrix and outer membrane
cristae, inner matrix and outer membrane
How is anabolism best described?
All the biochemical reactions that occur within an organism
Small molecules are built up into larger ones
The breakdown of complex organic compounds into simpler ones
Biochemical reactions outside the cell
What is the main function of adrenaline during exercise?
To control neural activity
To promote kidney retention of sodium and water
To control muscle size and increase red blood cell count
To promote glycogenolysis and lipolysis
Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of excitation of heart muscle?
AV node → bundle of HIS → SA node
SA node → AV node → bundle of HIS
bundle of HIS → SA node → AV node
AV node → SA node → bundle of HIS
What is the chemical composition of a glucose molecule?
CH3 and COOH
C, H and O
C, H, O and N
C, H and OH
Which of the following describes lipolysis?
The process of releasing triglycerides from the body’s fat stores
The process of converting glucose to pyruvate
The aerobic anabolism of a substance
The process of converting carbohydrates to fats in the liver
What is the function of adrenaline during exercise?
Stimulates the storage of glycogen
Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen
Stimulates the breakdown of glucagon
Stimulates the storage of glucagon
Which of the following is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
It is involved in the processing and packaging of proteins and fats
It is involved in organising the cell during cell division
It is involved in the anaerobic production of ATP
It assists in the breakdown of food particles
Which of the following are features of the ATP-CP system?
I. It provides the energy for the fi rst three minutes of activity.
II. CP is broken down to provide a phosphate molecule.
III. It creates lactic acid as a by-product.
I only
II only
I and II only
II and III only
Which muscle is on the anterior region of the body?
Soleus
Pectoralis
Biceps femoris
Latissimus dorsi
Which combination is used to calculate vital capacity?
Total lung capacity + expiratory reserve volume + tidal volume
Total lung capacity + residual volume + expiratory reserve volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory capacity + residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume + tidal volume + expiratory reserve volume
What percentage of oxygen in the blood is transported by hemoglobin as oxyhemoglobin within red
blood cells?
68 %
95 %
98.5 %
99.5 %
Which cardiovascular adaptions are a result of endurance exercise training?
I. Increased stroke volume
II. Lower resting heart rate
III. Increased exercising heart rate
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which is an unsaturated fat?
Palm oil
Olive oil
Tropical oil
Coconut oil
Which is a micronutrient?
Lipid
Fibre
Water
Protein
