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A&P 25.04.24

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the responses of the skeletal system after a single session of exercise?

a)

Stimulates mineral uptake in the bones

b)

Increased range of joint movement

c)

Increased bone density and strength

d)

Stimulates production of collagen due to stress on the bones

2.

A lack of regular exercise can cause what common conditions in the skeletal system?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Arthritis

d)

Scoliosis

3.

Regular exercise will cause the following long-term aerobic adaptations to the muscular system.

a)

Increased mitochondria, increased myoglobin and increased use of fat (as an energy source)

b)

Increased mitochondria, reduced myoglobin and increased use of glycogen

c)

Increased myoglobin, increased tolerance to lactate and increased stores of glycogen

4.

One long-term change to the muscular system due to regular anaerobic training is...

(a)  

5.

Short-term (immediate) responses to exercise for the respiratory system include...

a)

Increased breathing rate

b)

Increased vital capacity

c)

Increased tidal volume

d)

Increased heart rate

6.

How does altitude affect the respiratory system?

a)

Reduces the amount of oxygen available

b)

Muscles fatigue more rapidly

c)

We breath in less air

d)

Decreases the body's red blood cell count

7.

Which of these are a short-term response of the CV system to exercise?

a)

Increased blood pressure

b)

Reduced cardiac output

c)

Increased blood volume

d)

Anticipatory rise

8.

List three long-term adaptations of the CV system due to regular exercise.

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9.

Regular training will cause adaptations to the aerobic energy system. What are the three main adaptations?

a)

Production of additional ATP

b)

Increased use of fats as a fuel source

c)

Increased storage of glycogen

d)

Increased number of mitochondria

10.

A hypoglycaemic attack occurs due to...

a)

Blood sugar levels being too high

b)

Low glycogen stores

c)

Blood sugar levels being too low

d)

Increased glycogen stores

11.

The respiratory system provides __________ to body tissues and removes waste products.

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Lactic-acid

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water

12.

Main function of the respiratory system are...

a)

Pulmonary circulation & gas exchange

b)

Pulmonary ventilation & gas exchange

c)

Thermoregulation & gas exchange

13.

The chamber of the chest is known as the...

a)

Lungs

b)

Thoracic cavity

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Pharynx

14.

The role of the intercostal muscles during INSPIRATION.

a)

External intercostals CONTRACT and internal intercostals RELAX. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity UP and OUT.

b)

External intercostals RELAX and internal intercostals CONTRACT. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity DOWN and IN.

c)

External intercostals RELAX and internal intercostals CONTRACT. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity UP and OUT.

d)

External intercostals CONTRACT and internal intercostals RELAX. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity DOWN and IN.

15.

The role of the intercostal muscles during EXPIRATION.

a)

External intercostals CONTRACT and internal intercostals RELAX. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity UP and OUT.

b)

External intercostals RELAX and internal intercostals CONTRACT. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity DOWN and IN.

c)

External intercostals RELAX and internal intercostals CONTRACT. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity UP and OUT.

d)

External intercostals CONTRACT and internal intercostals RELAX. This lifts the ribs/thoracic cavity DOWN and IN.

16.

Select the correct answer which best describes the breathing mechanics during INSPIRATION.

a)

Ribs move down and in, diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards, chest decreases, external intercostal muscles relax.

b)

Ribs move down and in, diaphragm contracts and moves downwards, chest decreases, external intercostal muscles relax.

c)

Ribs move up and out, diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards, chest increases, external intercostal muscles relax.

d)

Ribs move up and out, diaphragm contracts and moves down/flattens, chest expands, external intercostal muscles contract.

17.

Explain the process of gas exchange at the alveoli.

a)

Concentration of oxygen in the alveoli is high. Concentration of oxygen in the blood is low. This creates a steeper diffusion gradient/ oxygen diffuses quicker. Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood.

b)

Concentration of oxygen in the alveoli is low. Concentration of oxygen in the blood is high. This creates a steeper diffusion gradient/ oxygen diffuses quicker. Oxygen moves from the blood into the alveoli.

c)

Concentration of oxygen in the alveoli is the same as the concentration of oxygen in the blood. This removes the diffusion gradient. Oxygen does not move anywhere.

18.

The respiratory control centre located in the _________________ ___________________ of the brain controls breathing.

a)

Chemo-receptor

b)

Medulla Oblongata

c)

Lungs

d)

Respiratory muscles

19.

Breathing rate is...

a)

An increase in the number of times you breathe per minute.

b)

An increase in the number of times you breathe per hour.

c)

An increase in the number of times you breathe during exercise.

d)

An increase in the number of times you breathe during rest.

20.

Chemoreceptors which detect changes...

a)

in blood pH (acidity of blood)

b)

in blood viscosity (thickness of blood)

c)

in blood temperature

d)

in blood volume

21.

Chemoreceptors send signals to the medulla oblongata to cause breathing rate to change - how does this occur?

a)

Signals are sent through the lungs and then to the medulla oblongata.

b)

Signals are sent to the respiratory muscles and then to the medulla oblongata

c)

Increases the frequency of signals to the respiratory muscles. The respiratory muscles contract at a faster rate.

22.

Gases will always diffuse (gas exchange) from areas of...

a)

High concentration to areas of a low concentration.

b)

Low concentration to areas of high concentration.

c)

equal concentrations to high concentration.

d)

high concentration to areas of equal concentration.

23.

'The volume of air inspired or expired per breath' is referred to as the _____________________________.

a)

Pulmonary ventilation

b)

Tidal volume

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Vital capacity

e)

Residual volume

24.

'The volume of air inspired or expired per minute' is referred to as the _____________________________.

a)

Pulmonary ventilation

b)

Tidal volume

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Vital capacity

e)

Residual volume

25.

'The volume able to be forcibly inspired during normal breathing' is...

a)

Inspiratory reserve volume

b)

Tidal volume

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Expiratory reserve volume

e)

Residual volume

26.

'The volume able to forcibly expired, after a normal breathe' is...

a)

Inspiratory reserve volume

b)

Tidal volume

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Expiratory reserve volume

e)

Residual volume

27.

'The volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced maximum expiration (fully exhaling)' is...

a)

Inspiratory reserve volume

b)

Tidal volume

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Expiratory reserve volume

e)

Residual volume

28.

Pulmonary ventilation (VE) = __________________ X ________________

a)

Residual volume X Breathing rate

b)

Expiratory reserve volume X Residual volume

c)

Tidal volume X Breathing rate

d)

Vital capacity X Breathing rate

29.

Asthma is...

a)

a disorder characterized by low bone mass, leading to bone fragility, and consequent increase in fracture risk.

b)

a medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve. The curve is usually "S"- or "C"-shape.

c)

a common condition where airways can become restricted. The tightening of the muscles surrounding the trachea prevent gases from freely moving in or out.

d)

a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.

30.

Label 1, 2 & 3 above:

a)

1 = Pharynx, 2 = Lung & 3 = Diaphragm

b)

1 = Nasal cavity, 2 = Trachea & 3 = Alveoli

c)

1 = Larynx, 2 = Trachea & 3 = Bronchi

d)

1 = Nasal cavity, 2 = Bronchi & 3 = Alveoli

31.

What are the responses of the skeletal system after a single session of exercise?

a)

Stimulates mineral uptake in the bones

b)

Increased range of joint movement

c)

Increased bone density and strength

d)

Stimulates production of collagen due to stress on the bones

32.

A lack of regular exercise can cause what common conditions in the skeletal system?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Arthritis

d)

Scoliosis

33.

Regular exercise will cause the following long-term aerobic adaptations to the muscular system.

a)

Increased mitochondria, increased myoglobin and increased use of fat (as an energy source)

b)

Increased mitochondria, reduced myoglobin and increased use of glycogen

c)

Increased myoglobin, increased tolerance to lactate and increased stores of glycogen

34.

One long-term change to the muscular system due to regular anaerobic training is...

(a)  

35.

Short-term (immediate) responses to exercise for the respiratory system include...

a)

Increased breathing rate

b)

Increased vital capacity

c)

Increased tidal volume

d)

Increased heart rate

36.

How does altitude affect the respiratory system?

a)

Reduces the amount of oxygen available

b)

Muscles fatigue more rapidly

c)

We breath in less air

d)

Decreases the body's red blood cell count

37.

Which of these are a short-term response of the CV system to exercise?

a)

Increased blood pressure

b)

Reduced cardiac output

c)

Increased blood volume

d)

Anticipatory rise

38.

List three long-term adaptations of the CV system due to regular exercise.

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39.

Regular training will cause adaptations to the aerobic energy system. What are the three main adaptations?

a)

Production of additional ATP

b)

Increased use of fats as a fuel source

c)

Increased storage of glycogen

d)

Increased number of mitochondria

40.

A hypoglycaemic attack occurs due to...

a)

Blood sugar levels being too high

b)

Low glycogen stores

c)

Blood sugar levels being too low

d)

Increased glycogen stores

41.

The 'flow of deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood back to the heart' describes which type of circulation?

a)

Double

b)

Systemic

c)

Pulmonary

d)

Cardiac

42.

'An upper chamber receiving de-oxygenated blood' describes which chamber of the heart?

a)

Left atrium

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right Atrium

d)

Right Ventricle

43.

'A lower chamber containing oxygenated blood' describes which chamber of the heart?

a)

Left atrium

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right Atrium

d)

Right Ventricle

44.

The ________ __________ of the cardiac muscle has a thicker wall to allow the heart to contract with more force on the oxygenated side.

a)

left side

b)

right side

c)

middle septum

d)

upper side

45.

Which blood vessel pumps oxygenated blood at high pressure from the heart to the body.

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Artery

d)

Aorta

46.

Which blood vessel returns oxygenated blood to the heart.

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Artery

d)

Aorta

47.

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Artery

d)

Aorta

48.

Which valve prevents blood flowing back into the left atrium.

a)

Semi-lunar pulmonary valve

b)

Semi-lunar aortic valve

c)

Bicuspid valve

d)

Tricuspid valve

49.

Which valve prevents blood flowing back into the right atrium from the ventricle.

a)

Semi-lunar pulmonary valve

b)

Semi-lunar aortic valve

c)

Bicuspid valve

d)

Tricuspid valve

50.

Which valve prevents expelled blood flowing back into the left ventricle?

a)

Semi-lunar pulmonary valve

b)

Semi-lunar aortic valve

c)

Bicuspid valve

d)

Tricuspid valve

51.

Which valve prevents expelled blood flowing back into the right ventricle?

a)

Semi-lunar pulmonary valve

b)

Semi-lunar aortic valve

c)

Bicuspid valve

d)

Tricuspid valve

52.

Capillaries have specific features to ensure they are efficient, select the correct answer below to describe these features.

a)

Small surface area and one cell thick

b)

Large surface area, moist and one cell thick

c)

Two cells thick, large surface area and moist.

d)

Moist, thick and muscular

53.

'Walls are thick and elastic' describes which blood vessel?

a)

Veins

b)

Capillaries

c)

Venules

d)

Arteries

54.

'Has a large lumen' describes which blood vessel?

a)

Veins

b)

Capillaries

c)

Arterioles

d)

Arteries

55.

'Contain a red-coloured compound called haemoglobin which bonds with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin' describes which type of blood?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Red blood cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Plasma

56.

'They defend against disease. They are vital to health and preventing infection after injury' describes which type of blood?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Red blood cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Plasma

57.

'Transport nutrients/ red blood cells/ white blood cells/ maintaining normal blood pressure/ maintain homeostasis' describes which type of blood?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Red blood cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Plasma

58.

Controlling body temperature is called...

a)

Hyperthermia

b)

Hypothermia

c)

Thermoregulation

d)

Coagulation

59.

'Increase blood flow, nutrients and gaseous exchange' refers to...

a)

Vasoconstriction

b)

Hypothermia

c)

Vasodilation

d)

Hypertension

60.

The electrical impulse begins at the pacemaker: a mass of cardiac cells known as the _________________

a)

Atrio-ventricular node (AVN)

b)

Bundle of His

c)

Bundle branches

d)

Sino-atrial node (SAN)

61.

The ______________ acts as a distributor and passes the action potential to the Bundle of His.

a)

Atrio-ventricular node (AVN)

b)

Bundle of His

c)

Bundle branches

d)

Sino-atrial node (SAN)

62.

The cardiac control centre (CCC) is located in the _____________ ____________.

a)

sympathetic system

b)

medulla oblongata

c)

parasympathetic system

d)

Purjunke fibres

63.

'The volume of blood pumped forward with each ventricular contraction' describes...

a)

Cardiac output (Q)

b)

Venus return

c)

Stroke volume

d)

Blood volume

64.

Heart rate (HR) x stroke volume (SV) =

a)

Cardiac output (Q)

b)

Venus return

c)

Stroke volume

d)

Blood volume

65.

Before exercise begins the adrenal glands release adrenaline into the blood stream. We call this...

a)

an increased stroke volume

b)

an anticipatory rise

c)

cardiac hypertrophy

d)

hypertension

66.

'The force exerted by the blood on the vessel walls' is called...

a)

blood pressure

b)

blood volume

c)

blood viscosity

d)

heart rate

67.

'This is the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts' refers to...

a)

Diastolic pressure

b)

Systolic pressure