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PE semester 1 muscular skeletal and cardiorespiratory systems

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

connects bones to other bones

a)

ligaments

b)

cartilage

c)

tendon

d)

muscle

2.

shock absorbing gel between joints

a)

ligaments

b)

cartilage

c)

tendon

d)

muscle

3.

connects muscles to bones

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

cartilage

d)

muscle

4.

functions of the skeletal system

a)

movement, framework, protection, mineral storage, red blood cell protection

b)

movement, protection, mineral storage, red blood cell protection

c)

red blood cell potection

d)

to send motor signals to the brain

e)

protection of red blood cells

5.

anterior

a)

to the front

b)

to the back

6.

posterior

a)

to the front

b)

to the back

7.

medial

a)

towards trunk

b)

towards midline

c)

away from midline

d)

towards feet

8.

lateral

a)

towards trunk

b)

towards midline

c)

away from midline

d)

towards feet

9.

distil

a)

towards trunk

b)

towards midline

c)

away from midline

d)

away from trunk

10.

proximal

a)

towards trunk

b)

towards midline

c)

away from midline

d)

away from trunk

11.

bones that are the same width as length found in carpls

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

long

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

12.

bones that are longer than shorter eg. femur

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

long

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

13.

bones that are no specific shape eg. vertebrae

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

long

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

14.

bones that have a flat surface area used to protect organs eg. ribs

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

long

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

15.

bones developed in tendons and around some joints eg. patella

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

long

d)

irregular

e)

sesamoid

16.

eg. shoulder

a)

ball and socket,

full range of movement

b)

gliding,

gliding and sliding bone movement

c)

hinge,

movement in one direction

d)

pivot,

one bone rotates around the other

e)

saddle,

movement in two directions

17.

eg. thumb

a)

ball and socket,

full range of movement

b)

gliding,

gliding and sliding bone movement

c)

hinge,

movement in one direction

d)

pivot,

one bone rotates around the other

e)

saddle,

movement in two directions

18.

eg. knee

a)

ball and socket,

full range of movement

b)

gliding,

gliding and sliding bone movement

c)

hinge,

movement in one direction

d)

pivot,

one bone rotates around the other

e)

saddle,

movement in two directions

19.

eg. radius and ulna

a)

ball and socket,

full range of movement

b)

gliding,

gliding and sliding bone movement

c)

hinge,

movement in one direction

d)

pivot,

one bone rotates around the other

e)

saddle,

movement in two directions

20.

eg. carpels

a)

ball and socket,

full range of movement

b)

gliding,

gliding and sliding bone movement

c)

hinge,

movement in one direction

d)

pivot,

one bone rotates around the other

e)

saddle,

movement in two directions

21.

gluteus maximus muscle action

a)

hip extention

b)

hip flexion

c)

hip adduction

d)

trunk flexion

22.

adductors muscle action

a)

hip extention

b)

hip flexion

c)

hip adduction

d)

trunk flexion

23.

quadriceps muscle action

a)

hip extention

b)

hip flexion and knee extention

c)

hip adduction

d)

trunk flexion

24.

rectus abdominus muscle action

a)

hip extention

b)

hip flexion and knee extention

c)

hip adduction

d)

trunk flexion

25.

pectoralis major muscle action

a)

shoulder flexion

b)

elbow flexion

c)

elbow extention

d)

scapula elevation

26.

triceps brachii muscle action

a)

shoulder flexion

b)

elbow flexion

c)

elbow extention

d)

scapula elevation

27.

biceps brachii muscle action

a)

shoulder flexion

b)

elbow flexion

c)

elbow extention

d)

scapula elevation

28.

trapezius muscle action

a)

shoulder flexion

b)

elbow flexion

c)

elbow extention

d)

scapula elevation

29.

hamstrings muscle action

a)

hip extension and knee flexion

b)

dorsi flexion

c)

plantar flexion

d)

shoulder abduction, extension and flexsion

30.

tibialis anterior muscle action

a)

hip extension and knee flexion

b)

dorsi flexion

c)

plantar flexion

d)

shoulder abduction, extension and flexsion

31.

deltoid muscle action

a)

hip extension and knee flexion

b)

dorsi flexion

c)

plantar flexion

d)

shoulder abduction, extension and flexsion

32.

gastrocnemius muscle action

a)

hip extension and knee flexion

b)

dorsi flexion

c)

plantar flexion

d)

shoulder abduction, extension and flexsion

33.

smooth muscle

a)

slow rhythmic contractions

(involuntary)

eg. small intestines

b)

only found in the heart

(involuntary)

c)

attaches to bones, creates movement

(voluntary)

34.

cardiac muscle

a)

slow rhythmic contractions

(involuntary)

eg. small intestines

b)

only found in the heart

(involuntary)

c)

attaches to bones, creates movement

(voluntary)

35.

skeletal muscle

a)

slow rhythmic contractions

(involuntary)

eg. small intestines

b)

only found in the heart

(involuntary)

c)

attaches to bones, creates movement

(voluntary)

36.

stabiliser

a)

ensures the rest of the body remains stable during movement

b)

assist in movement

c)

primary mover

d)

relaxes

37.

synergist

a)

ensures the rest of the body remains stable during movement

b)

assist the agonist to produce required movement

c)

primary mover

d)

relaxes

38.

all or nothing principle = ___ must reach a certain ___ for contraction to occur

a)

impulse, threshold

b)

fibres, size

c)

contraction, type

39.

size principle = ___ of motor units begins with ___ motor units and build to ___ motor units

a)

recruitment, smaller, larger

b)

recruitment, larger, smaller

c)

threshold, smaller, larger

d)

threshold, larger, smaller

40.

long muscle fibres that run the length of the muscle belly, attaching to tendons at ends.

a)

fusiform, designed for power

b)

fusiform, designed for mobility

c)

pennate, designed for mobility

d)

multi-pennate, designed for power and strength

41.

muscle fibres that run at an angle on one side of a tendon

a)

fusiform, designed for power

b)

uni-pennate, large mobility

c)

uni-pennate, not much mobility

d)

multi-pennate, designed for power and strength

42.

muscle fibres that run at an angle on both sides of a tendon

a)

fusiform, designed for power

b)

uni-pennate, large mobility

c)

bi-pennate, not much mobility

d)

multi-pennate, designed for power and strength

43.

muscle fibres that branch out in several directions form a tendon

a)

fusiform, designed for power

b)

bi-pennate, large mobility

c)

multi-pennate, not much mobility

d)

multi-pennate, designed for power and strength

44.

muscle fibres that radiate out towards tendons

a)

radiate, designed for mobility and power

b)

radiate, designed for power

c)

radiate, designed for mobility

d)

multi-pennate, designed for power and strength

45.

slow twitch fibres

a)

oxidised

b)

fatigue resistant

c)

fatigue easy

d)

powerful

46.

fast twitch A fibres

a)

oxidised

b)

fatigue resistant

c)

fatigue quicker than slow twitch

d)

more powerful

47.

fast twitch B fibres

a)

oxidised

b)

rapid fatigue

c)

fatigue quicker than slow twitch

d)

most powerful

48.

isometric

a)

force created by muscle is maximal for all angles of the joint movement via use of a machine

b)

static work. Force is developed but no change in length of muscle occurs

c)

muscle contracts /shortens as force is produced

d)

muscle lengthens as force is produced

49.

isoinertial concentric

a)

force created by muscle is maximal for all angles of the joint movement via use of a machine

b)

static work. Force is developed but no change in length of muscle occurs

c)

muscle contracts /shortens as force is produced

d)

muscle lengthens as force is produced

50.

eccentric

a)

force created by muscle is maximal for all angles of the joint movement via use of a machine

b)

static work. Force is developed but no change in length of muscle occurs

c)

muscle contracts /shortens as force is produced

d)

muscle lengthens as force is produced

51.

isokinetic

a)

force created by muscle is maximal for all angles of the joint movement via use of a machine

b)

static work. Force is developed but no change in length of muscle occurs

c)

muscle contracts /shortens as force is produced

d)

muscle lengthens as force is produced

52.

epimysm

a)

connective tissue covering muscle

b)

bundle of muscle fibres

c)

made up of long strands called myofibrils

d)

strands made up of sarcomeres

53.

fasciculus

a)

connective tissue covering muscle

b)

bundle of muscle fibres

c)

made up of long strands called myofibrils

d)

strands made up of sarcomeres

54.

muscle fibre

a)

connective tissue covering muscle

b)

bundle of muscle fibres

c)

made up of long strands called myofibrils

d)

strands made up of sarcomeres

55.

myofibril

a)

connective tissue covering muscle

b)

bundle of muscle fibres

c)

made up of long strands called myofibrils

d)

strands made up of sarcomeres

56.

sarcomeres

a)

made up of myo filaments (myosin and actin)

b)

bundle of muscle fibres

c)

made up of long strands called myofibrils

d)

strands made up of sarcomeres

57.

select all that occur in muscle contraction

a)

nerve impulse sent

b)

calcium released causing myosin cross bridges to attach to actin filaments pulling them into the centre and shortening the sarcomere

c)

calcium released causing actin cross bridges to attach to myosin filaments pulling them into the centre and shortening the sarcomere

d)

when mysoin detaches from actin muscle relaxes

58.

Direct Injuries

a)

caused by external force

b)

caused by internal force

c)

occur quickly with immediate pain

d)

occur due to excessive use of the same muscle, bone or joint.

59.

Indirect Injuries

a)

caused by external force

b)

caused by internal force

c)

occur quickly with immediate pain

d)

occur due to excessive use of the same muscle, bone or joint.

60.

acute Injuries

a)

caused by external force

b)

caused by internal force

c)

occur quickly with immediate pain

d)

occur due to excessive use of the same muscle, bone or joint.

61.

overuse Injuries

a)

caused by external force

b)

occur due to weakness or insufficient rehabilitation

c)

occur quickly with immediate pain

d)

occur due to excessive use of the same muscle, bone or joint.

62.

chronic Injuries

a)

caused by external force

b)

occur due to weakness or insufficient rehabilitation

c)

occur quickly with immediate pain

d)

occur due to excessive use of the same muscle, bone or joint.

63.

Hard tissue is...

a)

bone

b)

the skeleton

c)

muscle

d)

tendons

64.

soft tissue is...

a)

bone

b)

skin

c)

muscle

d)

tendons and ligaments

65.

what is arthritis

a)

weakness of tendons

b)

inflammation of joints

c)

weakness of bones

d)

inflammation of muscles

66.

what is osteoporosis

a)

weakness of tendons

b)

inflammation of joints

c)

weakness of bones

d)

inflammation of muscles

67.

(a)   arthritis occurs in children under 16

68.

(a)   arthritis occurs due to joint overuse, most common form of arthritis

69.

(a)   arthritis occurs due to autoimmune response, most severe form of arthritis

70.

What is a chronic injury

a)

long lasting injury that typically occurs overtime

b)

injury that occurs due to repetitive, excessive stress on a particular part of the body

c)

an injury that occurs instantly

d)

an injury that occurs due to direct contact and takes a long time to heal

71.

What is an overuse injury

a)

long lasting injury that typically occurs overtime

b)

injury that occurs due to repetitive, excessive stress on a particular part of the body

c)

an injury that occurs instantly

d)

an injury that occurs due to direct contact and takes a long time to heal

72.

During inspiration pressure in the lungs (a)  

73.

During expiration pressure in the lungs (a)  

74.

In Eccentric contraction muscles do not ___ they ___ by ___

a)

relax, contract, lengthening

b)

relax, contract, shortening

c)

contract, relax, shortening

d)

contract, relax, lengthening

75.

In isometric contraction force is applied but muscle length

a)

lengthens

b)

does not change

c)

contracts

d)

relaxes

76.

acute indirect injuries involve...

a)

hard tissue (sprains, strains, tears)

b)

soft tissue (sprains, strains, tears)

c)

soft tissue (cuts, bruises, fractures)

d)

soft tissue (cuts and sprains)

77.

what tissue is damaged when a sprain occurs?

(a)  

78.

what tissue is damaged when a strain occurs?

(a)  

79.

In muscle contraction at the sarcomeres; myofilament ___ cross-bridges attach to ___ filaments

a)

myofibril, myosin

b)

actin, myosin

c)

myosin, actin

d)

myofibril, actin

80.

Functions of the muscular system

a)

framework

b)

adequate posture

c)

movement

d)

involuntary muscle function

81.

according to the 'all or nothing principle' once nerve impulse reaches the required threshold what occurs at once?

a)

a build up of contractions

b)

all contractions

c)

small contractions

d)

large contractions

82.

small motor unit recruitment requires (a)   nerve impulses to be sent

83.

large motor unit recruitment requires (a)   nerve impulses to be sent

84.

Systemic circulation

a)

blood transported between heart and body

b)

blood transported between lungs and body

c)

blood transported from the lungs to the alveoli

d)

blood transported between heart and lungs

85.

pulmonary circulation

a)

blood transported between heart and body

b)

blood transported between lungs and body

c)

blood transported from the lungs to the alveoli

d)

blood transported between heart and lungs

86.

gas exchange at the alveoli/capillary interface is knowns as (a)   diffusion

87.

During exercise which of the following increase internal body temperature

a)

increased blood flow

b)

environmental conditions

c)

vasodilation of blood vessels at the skins surface

d)

increased energy production due to increased muscle activity

88.

systolic blood pressure

a)

pressure as blood is ejected from the heart during contraction

b)

pressure as blood enters the heart during relaxation

89.

diastolic blood pressure

a)

pressure as blood is ejected from the heart during contraction

b)

pressure as blood enters the heart during relaxation

90.

What reading is systolic blood pressure

a)

the top reading

b)

the bottom reading

c)

it doesn't exist

91.

a-VO2 diff

a)

the difference between oxygen in the blood compared to the lungs

b)

the difference between oxygen in the lungs compared to the blood

c)

the difference between oxygen in the veins compared to the arteries

d)

the difference between oxygen in the arteries compared to the veins

92.

which are true about acute responses

a)

are a response to increased exercise levels

b)

immediate and short term responses

c)

last only the duration of the activity and a short time afterwards

d)

occur only after acute injury

93.

which are functions of the cardiovascular system

a)

circulates blood to the body

b)

transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and carbon dioxide waste away from cells

c)

helps maintain body temperature

d)

helps fight disease through white blood cells

e)

helps maintain adequate muscle tone

94.

which are functions of the respiratory system

a)

expels heat and water vapour

b)

brings air from the atmosphere into lungs

c)

transfers oxygen to blood and removes carbon dioxide from blood

d)

allows vocal cords to create speech

e)

circulates oxygen in blood to muscles

95.

vital lung capacity

a)

maximum expiration after maximum inspiration (all air excluding residual volume)

b)

volume of air in lungs after maximal inspiration (including residual volume)

c)

the air left in lungs after maximum expiration

d)

maximum air inspired after normal inspiration

96.

total lung capacity

a)

maximum expiration after maximum inspiration (all air excluding residual volume)

b)

volume of air in lungs after maximal inspiration (including residual volume)

c)

the air left in lungs after maximum expiration

d)

maximum air inspired after normal inspiration

97.

residual volume

a)

maximum air expired after maximum expiration

b)

volume of air in lungs after maximal inspiration (including residual volume)

c)

the air left in lungs after maximum expiration

d)

maximum air inspired after normal inspiration

98.

inspiratory reserve

a)

maximum air expired after maximum expiration

b)

volume of air in lungs after maximal inspiration (including residual volume)

c)

the air left in lungs after maximum expiration

d)

maximum air inspired after normal inspiration

99.

expiratory reserve

a)

maximum air expired after maximum expiration

b)

volume of air in lungs after maximal inspiration (including residual volume)

c)

the air left in lungs after maximum expiration

d)

maximum air inspired after normal inspiration

100.

maximum oxygen uptake (max VO2)

a)

maximum amount of carbon dioxide in the arteries that can be diffused into the muscles after each inspiration

b)

maximum amount of oxygen per minute that can be taken in, transported to and used by working muscles to produce ATP

c)

maximum amount of carbon dioxide per minute that can be taken in, transported to and used by working muscles to produce ATP

d)

maximum amount of oxygen in veins that can be diffused into the muscles after each inspiration