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GCSE PE EDEXCEL: Long Term Effects of Exercise

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which of the following is an adaptation of the skeletal system due to exercise?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased number of alveoli

c)

Increased size of mitochondria

d)

Increased elasticity of veins and arteries

2.

What is the benefit of stronger ligaments and tendons?

a)

Reduced resting blood pressure

b)

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

c)

Increased strength and power

d)

More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury

3.

Which of the following is an adaptation of the respiratory system due to exercise?

a)

Increased tidal volume & vital capacity

b)

Increased myoglobin content

c)

Increased size of mitochondria

d)

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

4.

What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?

a)

To increase bone density

b)

To strengthen ligaments and tendons

c)

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

To increase strength of intercostal muscles

5.

Which type of muscle fibers get bigger through aerobic exercise?

a)

Fast twitch muscle fibers

b)

Slow twitch muscle fibers

c)

Muscle fibers with increased myoglobin content

d)

Muscle fibers with increased size of mitochondria

6.

What is the benefit of increased myoglobin content in muscles?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

7.

Which of the following is an adaptation of the cardiovascular system due to exercise?

a)

Increased elasticity of veins and arteries

b)

Increased size and strength of the heart

c)

Increased strength of intercostal muscles

d)

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

8.

What is the benefit of hypertrophy of the fast twitch muscle fibers?

a)

Reduced resting blood pressure

b)

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

c)

Increased strength and power

d)

More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury

9.

What is the benefit of increased resting stroke volume?

a)

Increased tidal volume & vital capacity

b)

Reduced resting blood pressure

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

10.

What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

a)

To increase bone density

b)

To strengthen ligaments and tendons

c)

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

To increase strength of intercostal muscles

11.

What is the benefit of increased number of red blood cells?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

12.

What is the benefit of faster recovery rate?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

Quicker recovery after exercise

13.

What is the benefit of increased elasticity of veins and arteries?

a)

Reduced resting blood pressure

b)

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

c)

Increased strength and power

d)

More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury

14.

What is the benefit of increased size and strength of the heart?

a)

Increased tidal volume & vital capacity

b)

Reduced resting blood pressure

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

15.

What is the benefit of increased capillarisation?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

16.

Which of the following is an adaptation of the muscular system due to exercise?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased number of alveoli

c)

Increased size of mitochondria

d)

Increased elasticity of veins and arteries

17.

What is the benefit of increased flexibility in muscles?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

18.

What is the benefit of increased flexibility in muscles?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body

19.

What is the benefit of faster recovery rate?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

Quicker recovery after exercise

20.

What is the benefit of increased myoglobin content in muscles?

a)

Increased bone density

b)

Increased strength and power

c)

More oxygen can reach the working muscles

d)

More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body