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GCSE PE Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the natural hormone released to speed heart rate up?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

Insulin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Glucagon

2.

What does 'aerobic' mean in the context of exercise?

a)

With oxygen. When exercise is not too fast and is steady, the heart can supply all the oxygen that the working muscles need.

b)

Without oxygen. When exercise is very fast and the heart cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles.

c)

A type of exercise that only uses strength and no endurance.

d)

Exercise that only involves stretching and flexibility.

3.

Summarise the aerobic respiration equation: glucose + oxygen → ______ + carbon dioxide + water.

a)

energy

b)

chlorophyll

c)

starch

d)

alcohol

4.

What is the aerobic training zone?

a)

The aerobic training zone allows the aerobic system to be trained. To define aerobic training zone: 1. Calculate maximum heart rate (220 bpm) minus age: 220-age 2. Work at 60-80% of maximum heart rate.

b)

The aerobic training zone is when you work at 90-100% of your maximum heart rate.

c)

The aerobic training zone is only used for strength training, not cardiovascular fitness.

d)

The aerobic training zone is defined as working below 40% of your maximum heart rate.

5.

What is the muscle or group responsible for the movement called?

a)

Agonist (prime mover)

b)

Antagonist

c)

Synergist

d)

Fixator

6.

What is an altitude?

a)

A geographical area (of land) which is over 2,000 m above sea level.

b)

A type of weather phenomenon.

c)

A measurement of temperature.

d)

A type of soil found in deserts.

7.

What is traditional altitude training?

a)

Training at altitude where there is less oxygen. The body adapts by making more red blood cells to carry oxygen. The additional oxygen carrying red blood cells is an advantage for endurance athletes returning to sea level to compete.

b)

Training at sea level with increased oxygen supply to boost muscle growth.

c)

Training in high humidity environments to improve sweat response.

d)

Training with heavy weights to increase muscle mass.

8.

What is altitude sickness?

a)

Nausea caused by training at altitude.

b)

A type of food poisoning.

c)

A skin condition caused by cold weather.

d)

A muscle injury from running.

9.

What are alveoli?

a)

Air sacs in the lungs.

b)

Blood vessels in the heart.

c)

Muscles in the legs.

d)

Bones in the arms.

10.

What does 'anaerobic' mean in the context of exercise?

a)

Without oxygen. When exercise duration is short and at high intensity, the heart and lungs cannot supply blood and oxygen to muscles as fast as the respiring cells need them.

b)

With oxygen. When exercise duration is long and at low intensity, the heart and lungs supply blood and oxygen efficiently.

c)

A type of exercise that only uses fat as fuel.

d)

Exercise that only occurs underwater.

11.

What is the term for acts to produce the opposite action to the agonist? They work in antagonistic pairs.

a)

Antagonist

b)

Synergist

c)

Agonist

d)

Fixator

12.

Where two or more bones meet to allow movement at a joint is called ________.

a)

Articulating bones

b)

Ligaments

c)

Cartilage

d)

Tendons

13.

Veins have structures that stop blood from moving in the wrong direction. What are these structures called?

a)

Valves

b)

Capillaries

c)

Arteries

d)

Villi

14.

Which term describes the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels? The two main types are systolic and diastolic.

a)

Blood pressure

b)

Osmotic pressure

c)

Atmospheric pressure

d)

Pulse rate

15.

What is the name of the sequence of events that includes the contraction and relaxation of the chambers of the heart?

a)

Cardiac cycle

b)

Pulmonary circuit

c)

Systemic circuit

d)

Respiratory cycle

16.

The volume of blood pumped by the heart with each beat is known as ________.

a)

Stroke volume

b)

Cardiac output

c)

Blood pressure

d)

Heart rate

17.

The pain felt in the muscles the day after exercise is known as ________.

a)

Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)

b)

Acute muscle fatigue

c)

Muscle cramp

d)

Tendonitis

18.

The amount of oxygen needed to recover after exercise, sometimes referred to as oxygen debt, is called ________.

a)

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

b)

Anaerobic threshold

c)

Basal metabolic rate

d)

Lactic acid accumulation

19.

To breathe out is to ________.

a)

Expire

b)

Inhale

c)

Perspire

d)

Admire

20.

A feeling of extreme or severe tiredness due to a build-up of lactic acid or working for long periods of time is called ________.

a)

Fatigue

b)

Euphoria

c)

Hydration

d)

Flexibility

21.

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues?

a)

Haemoglobin

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Insulin

d)

Keratin

22.

Which of the following best describes the function of the heart chambers?

a)

They receive and pump blood to different parts of the body.

b)

They filter waste from the blood.

c)

They produce hormones for the body.

d)

They store oxygen for the body.

23.

What is heart rate?

a)

The number of times the heart beats (usually measured per minute).

b)

The amount of blood pumped by the heart in one hour.

c)

The pressure of blood against the walls of arteries.

d)

The amount of oxygen carried by the blood.

24.

What is hypertrophy?

a)

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in the size of its cells.

b)

The reduction in the number of cells in an organ or tissue.

c)

The process of cell death in an organ or tissue.

d)

The transformation of one type of cell into another.

25.

What is the meaning of the word 'inspire'?

a)

To take in air.

b)

To dance quickly.

c)

To run fast.

d)

To draw a picture.

26.

What is isometric contraction?

a)

Muscle contraction where the length of the muscle does not alter. The contraction is constant, ie pushing against a load.

b)

Muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while lifting a load.

c)

Muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens while lowering a load.

d)

Muscle contraction where the muscle alternates between shortening and lengthening rapidly.

27.

What is isotonic contraction?

a)

Muscle contraction that results in limb movement: concentric contraction - shortening of the muscle; eccentric contraction - lengthening of the muscle.

b)

Muscle contraction that does not result in any change in muscle length.

c)

Muscle contraction that only occurs during sleep.

d)

Muscle contraction that results in muscle fatigue without movement.

28.

How is maximal heart rate calculated?

a)

Calculated by: 220-age

b)

Calculated by: 200-age

c)

Calculated by: 180-age

d)

Calculated by: 250-age

29.

What is recovery?

a)

Time required to repair the damage to the body caused by training or competition.

b)

The process of increasing muscle mass through exercise.

c)

The act of preventing injuries during sports activities.

d)

The method of improving endurance by running long distances.

30.

What is residual volume?

a)

Volume of air left in the lungs after maximal expiration.

b)

Volume of air inhaled during a normal breath.

c)

Volume of air exhaled during forced expiration.

d)

Volume of air exchanged during tidal breathing.

31.

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

It supports and protects the organs of the body.

b)

It produces digestive enzymes.

c)

It regulates body temperature.

d)

It helps in the exchange of gases.

32.

What is tidal volume?

a)

The volume of air inspired or expired/exchanged per breath.

b)

The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.

c)

The pressure exerted by air in the lungs during inhalation.

d)

The total volume of air the lungs can hold.

33.

What is inspiratory reserve volume?

a)

The amount of air that could be breathed in after tidal volume.

b)

The amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

c)

The total volume of air the lungs can hold.

d)

The volume of air exchanged during normal breathing.

34.

What is expiratory reserve volume?

a)

The amount of air that could be breathed out after tidal volume.

b)

The amount of air left in the lungs after forced expiration.

c)

The total volume of air that can be inhaled after normal inspiration.

d)

The volume of air exchanged during normal breathing.

35.

What is residual volume?

a)

The amount of air left in the lungs after maximal expiration.

b)

The amount of air inhaled during normal breathing.

c)

The total lung capacity after forced inspiration.

d)

The volume of air exchanged during tidal breathing.

36.

What is stroke volume?

a)

The volume of blood pumped out of the heart by each ventricle during one contraction.

b)

The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of arteries.

c)

The amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells.

d)

The rate at which the heart beats per minute.

37.

What is viscosity?

a)

Thickening of the blood.

b)

Ability to conduct electricity.

c)

Rate of evaporation of a liquid.

d)

Measure of temperature.

38.

What is a synovial joint?

a)

An area of the body where two or more bones meet (articulate) to allow a range of movements.

b)

A type of muscle found only in the heart.

c)

A joint that does not allow any movement between bones.

d)

A cavity filled with bone marrow.

39.

What is the role of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint?

a)

Secretes synovial fluid.

b)

Provides structural support to the joint.

c)

Connects muscles to bones.

d)

Absorbs shock during movement.

40.

What is the role of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?

a)

Provides lubrication.

b)

Transmits nerve impulses.

c)

Stores calcium.

d)

Produces red blood cells.

41.

What is the role of the joint capsule in a synovial joint?

a)

Encloses/supports the joint.

b)

Produces synovial fluid.

c)

Connects muscle to bone.

d)

Absorbs shock during movement.

42.

What is the role of bursae in a synovial joint?

a)

Reduce friction.

b)

Provide nutrients to cartilage.

c)

Connect bones together.

d)

Produce synovial fluid.

43.

What is the role of cartilage in a synovial joint?

a)

Prevents friction/bones rubbing together.

b)

Produces red blood cells.

c)

Stores calcium.

d)

Connects muscles to bones.

44.

What is the role of ligaments in a synovial joint?

a)

Attach bone to bone.

b)

Attach muscle to bone.

c)

Produce synovial fluid.

d)

Absorb shock.

45.

Which one of the following statements is false?

a)

The scapula, cranium and tibia are bones in the body.

b)

Rotation occurs at ball and socket joints.

c)

Ligaments attach bone to muscle.

d)

The skeleton stores minerals in the body.

46.

What are the two bones in the lower arm?

a)

Ulna and radius

b)

Ulna and humerus

c)

Radius and humerus

d)

Humerus and clavicle

47.

What type of movement is used at the elbow when a basketball player is releasing the ball to take a set shot?

a)

Rotation

b)

Extension

c)

Flexion

d)

Abduction

48.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

The skeleton gives body shape and support.

b)

The skeleton gives protection to vital organs.

c)

The skeleton produces red and white blood cells

d)

The skeleton is made up of three different skeletons- axial, appendicular and articular.

49.

Which are the following statements is true?

a)

The quadriceps and triceps are a muscle pair.

b)

The deltoid is situated in the shoulder.

c)

The hamstring is situated in the lower leg.

d)

There are two types of muscle in the body.

50.

What is the muscle in the upper back called?

a)

Latissimus Dorsi

b)

Pectorals

c)

Trapezius

d)

Gluteals

51.

What muscle causes the knee to bend whilst a hockey player is dribbling with a ball and running down the pitch?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Hamstring

d)

Gluteals

52.

What order does a first class level follow?

a)

Fulcrum Load Effort

b)

Load Fulcrum Effort

c)

Load Effort Fulcrum

d)

Load Fulcrum Load

53.

When bowling in cricket the movement at the shoulder travels through which plane of movement?

a)

Frontal

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Multi-planar

54.

When performing a cartwheel in gymnastics which axes of rotation is being used?

a)

Frontal

b)

Longitudinal

c)

Multi axes

d)

Transverse

55.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

A stabiliser for the origin of the prime mover.

b)

Also known as the secondary mover.

c)

An insertion point where a muscle attaches to a bone.

56.

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the body are:

a)

Veins

b)

Capillaries

c)

Arteries

d)

Venules

57.

Haemoglobin is found in:

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells

c)

Plasma

d)

Platelets

58.

What sport is most likely to be an anaerobic exercise?

a)

100m race

b)

Hockey match

c)

Handball match

d)

800m race

59.

The joint type at the knee is a ________________ joint.

a)

hinge

b)

ball-and-socket

c)

pivot

d)

gliding

60.

The role of ________________________ is to reduce friction and act as a shock absorber.

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

ligament

d)

muscle

61.

The muscles situated in the upper leg are ________________ and _________________

a)

quadriceps, hamstrings

b)

biceps, triceps

c)

deltoids, pectorals

d)

gluteals, abdominals

62.

The ______________ causes adduction and flexion at the shoulder joint.

a)

pectoralis major

b)

deltoid

c)

trapezius

d)

latissimus dorsi

63.

When two muscles work together to create movement- it is called an _______________________________.

a)

antagonistic pair

b)

muscle fiber

c)

tendon connection

d)

joint action

64.

When the fulcrum sits in the middle of the lever system is called a ___________________.

a)

first class lever

b)

second class lever

c)

third class lever

d)

fixed pulley

65.

When completing a sprint race the leg action in running works in the ____________ plane.

a)

sagittal

b)

frontal

c)

transverse

d)

coronal

66.

The __________________ axis runs vertically through the midpoint of the body.

a)

longitudinal

b)

transverse

c)

sagittal

d)

horizontal

67.

__________________________ is when you can move a large output with a smaller effort.

a)

mechanical advantage

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

velocity

68.

________________ carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

a)

arteries

b)

veins

c)

capillaries

d)

valves

69.

Gas exchange takes place in the _____________ where oxygen moves into the body and carbon dioxide is removed.

a)

alveoli

b)

bronchi

c)

trachea

d)

diaphragm

70.

During anaerobic exercise ____________________ is produced.

a)

lactic acid

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

glucose

71.

Describe the role of the ligaments.

a)

Ligaments connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints.

b)

Ligaments produce red blood cells in the body.

c)

Ligaments store energy for muscle contraction.

d)

Ligaments transport oxygen throughout the body.

72.

Which of the following are three functions of the skeleton?

a)

Support, protection, and movement

b)

Digestion, respiration, and circulation

c)

Hormone production, excretion, and absorption

d)

Vision, hearing, and taste

73.

The function of the trapezius is:

a)

to elevate, retract, and rotate the scapula

b)

to flex the elbow joint

c)

to extend the knee joint

d)

to adduct the thigh

74.

The function of the triceps is:

a)

to extend the elbow joint

b)

to flex the knee joint

c)

to rotate the wrist

d)

to abduct the shoulder

75.

The sagittal plane divides the body into which of the following sections?

a)

Left and right sections

b)

Front and back sections

c)

Upper and lower sections

d)

Diagonal sections

76.

The role of the capillaries is to:

a)

Transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove waste products.

b)

Pump blood throughout the body.

c)

Carry blood away from the heart.

d)

Store blood for emergencies.