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A level PE - Cardiorespiratory/vascular systems

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of the ventricles in the heart?

a)

Collecting blood at the top of the heart

b)

Pumping blood throughout the body

c)

Allowing blood to travel in only one direction

d)

Dividing the heart into two pumps

2.

What role do the atria play in the heart?

a)

Pumping blood throughout the body

b)

Collecting vessels at the top of the heart

c)

Allowing blood to travel in only one direction

d)

Dividing the heart into two pumps

3.

What is the function of the valves in the heart?

a)

Pumping blood throughout the body

b)

Collecting vessels at the top of the heart

c)

Allowing blood to travel in only one direction

d)

Dividing the heart into two pumps

4.

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

a)

Transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart

b)

Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms

c)

Carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs

d)

Dividing the heart into two pumps

5.

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

a)

Transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart

b)

Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms

c)

Transporting almost all venous blood from the abdomen and lower extremities back to the heart

d)

Dividing the heart into two pumps

6.

What do the pulmonary arteries do?

a)

Carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart

b)

Carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs

c)

Return deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms

d)

Transport venous blood from the abdomen to the heart

7.

What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

a)

Carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs

b)

Return deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms

c)

Collect oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and carry it to the heart

d)

Transport venous blood from the abdomen to the heart

8.

Where is oxygenated blood returned to after leaving the lungs?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right ventricle

d)

Left atrium

9.

Through which vessel is blood pumped from the left ventricle into the arteries?

a)

Pulmonary trunk

b)

Aorta

c)

Pulmonary veins

d)

Vena cava

10.

What is the definition of heart rate?

a)

The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute.

b)

The number of times your heart beats, or contracts, per minute.

c)

A measure of how much blood is squeezed out of the heart into the aorta each time it beats.

d)

The pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries.

11.

What does stroke volume measure?

a)

The number of times your heart beats per minute.

b)

The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute.

c)

A measure of how much blood is squeezed out of the heart into the aorta each time it beats.

d)

The pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries.

12.

How is cardiac output (Q) calculated?

a)

Q = Heart rate x Blood pressure

b)

Q = Stroke volume x Blood pressure

c)

Q = Stroke volume x Heart rate

d)

Q = Heart rate x Blood volume

13.

What does the respiratory system comprise of?

a)

Heart, veins, arteries

b)

Mouth, nose, airways, and lungs

c)

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

d)

Stomach, intestines, liver

14.

Identify the part of the respiratory system labelled in the diagram.

a)

Nasal cavity

b)

Pharynx

c)

Trachea

d)

Diaphragm

15.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Larynx

c)

Bronchus

d)

Pleura

16.

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

a)

To filter air

b)

To produce sound

c)

To assist in breathing

d)

To protect the lungs

17.

What is the primary function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

a)

To exchange gases

b)

To filter, warm, and moisten air

c)

To produce sound

d)

To protect the lungs

18.

What happens to the intercostal muscles and diaphragm during inspiration?

a)

They contract

b)

They relax

c)

They remain unchanged

d)

They expand

19.

What occurs during expiration?

a)

The intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract

b)

The intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax

c)

The ribs move upwards and outwards

d)

The thoracic cavity increases in size

20.

Energy producing system within the muscles that requires oxygen is called

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Musculoskeletal

d)

Ligamentary

21.

Which energy producing system in the muscles is more powerful for quick, short bursts of energy?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

22.

Which energy producing system is utilized during cardiorespiratory endurance training?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

23.

Which of the following activities would NOT help improve cardiorespiratory endurance?

a)

Static stretching

b)

Jogging

c)

Swimming

d)

Bicycling

24.
What is the definition of minute ventilation?
a)
Volume of air inspired/expired per minute
b)
Volume of blood pumped from the left ventricle during exercise
c)
Volume of air inspired/expired per breath
d)
Volume of blood pumped around the pulmonary circuit
25.
Stroke Volume is...
a)
The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute
b)
The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per beat
c)
The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per breath
d)
The volume of blood the heart receieves at rest
26.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which of the following blood pressure readings is classified as ‘optimal’?  
a)
180/20 
b)
140/90
c)
160/80
d)
120/80
27.

The amount of oxygen that is consumed by the body during a specific level of activity.

a)

Oxygen Extraction

b)

Resting Oxygen Consumption

c)

Oxygen Consumption