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PE Ch1-4 IGCSE QUIZ

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

State the byproducts of energy production though Aerobic respiration

a)

Lactic acid

b)

Oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

Water

2.

Describe the function of a tendon.

a)

A tough fibrous band of connective tissue that serves to support the internal organs and hold bones together in proper articulation at the joints.

b)

A tough band of fibrous tissue that anchors muscles to bone and allows movement to happen

c)

A band of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract, producing movement

d)

The muscle that contracts during movement

3.

What is an isometric contraction?

a)

Where the muscles change length as they contract

b)

Muscle contraction is where the muscle shortens

c)

Muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens. 

d)

Where the muscles contract but stay the same length

4.

Describe a difference between Slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibres.

a)

Slow-twitch muscle fibers use anaerobic respiration, Fast twitch muscle fibers use aerobic respiration.

b)

Slow-twitch muscle fibers use aerobic respiration, Fast twitch muscle fibers use anaerobic respiration

c)

Slow twitch muscle fibers contract quickly, Fast twitch muscle fibers contract slowly.

d)

Fast twitch muscle fibers are good for endurance, Slow twitch muscle fibers are good for strength and power.

5.

Which of the following are all components of Blood?

a)

Antibodies, Platelets, White blood cells, red blood cells

b)

Plasma, Platelets, White blood cells, red blood cell

c)

Water, Platelets, Hemoglobin, red blood cell

d)

White blood cells, Red blood cells, Plasma, Nutrients

6.

Describe the pathway of blood through the heart

a)

Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Lungs

b)

Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

c)

Vena cava-Right Ventricle-Right Atrium-Pulmonary Veins-Lungs-Pulmonary Artery-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

d)

Vena cava-Right Atrium-Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery-Lungs-Pulmonary Veins-Left Atrium-Left Ventricle-Aorta

7.

Which of the following characteristics aid alveoli in gas exchange?

a)

It has a low supply of blood

b)

It does not have moist and permeable walls

c)

It has a large surface area to allow diffusion to occur.

d)

It has thick walls to allow oxygen to be taken away from the lungs and back

8.

What is this bone ?

a)

Scapula  

b)

Patella

c)

Clavicle

d)

Humerus  

9.

Which type of joint is your elbow?

a)

Ball& socket   

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Fixed Joint

d)

Saddle Joint

10.

What happens to the ribcage and diaphragm when air is inhaled into the body?

a)

Your diaphragm is resting. Your ribcage is moving downwards and inwards

b)

Your diaphragm is contracting to become flatter. Your ribcage is moving upwards and outwards

c)

Your diaphragm is contracting. Your ribcage is moving upwards and inwards.

d)

Your diaphragm is resting. Your ribcage is moving upwards and outwards.

11.
a)

Ulna 

b)

Radius

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula  

12.

Which of the following are the short-term effects of exercise?

a)

Vasodilation of blood vessels near the skin.

b)

Increase in cardiac volume

c)

Hypertrophy of the heart muscle.

d)

Lactic acid production

13.

What is the correct definition of residual volume?

a)

The maximum volume of air you can breathe out.

b)

The volume of air you inhale with every breath during normal breathing.

c)

The volume of air left in your lungs after breathing in.

d)

The volume of air left in your lungs after breathing out.

14.

What is the movement called when you bend forward at the waist

a)

Adduction

b)

Flexion 

c)

Extension  

d)

Abduction  

15.

What is the function of the skeletal system? 

a)

Shape and support 

b)

movement  

c)

protection 

d)

blood production

e)

Provide energy

16.

What is the relationship between a bicep and triceps when the arm is extending at the elbow?

a)

Agonist: Biceps Antagonist:Triceps

b)

Agonist: Triceps

Antagonist: Biceps

c)

Fixator:Biceps

Agonist:Triceps

17.

Name the part of the heart that oxygenated blood exits the heart to the rest of the body

a)

Right ventricle

b)

Vena cava

c)

Pulmonary artery

d)

Aorta

18.

Describe the function of Hemoglobin.

a)

Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports oxygen from your organs and tissues back to your heart.

b)

Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs.

c)

Hemoglobin is an organ in your body that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports oxygen from your organs and tissues back to your lungs

d)

Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your heart to your body

19.

Which of the following are the long-term effects of regular exercise on the heart

a)

Hypertrophy of the left ventricle.

b)

Bradycardia.

c)

Vasodilation of blood vessels.

d)

Increase in minute ventilation.

20.

State the name of the process of taking additional oxygen needed by the cells in the body to remove lactic acid created by anaerobic respiration.

a)

Oxygen debt

b)

Anaerobic respiration

c)

Aerobic respiration

d)

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