The two main muscles which flex and extend the knee joint are:

rectus femoris and biceps femoris

There are three types of joint. These are:

fixed, cartilaginous and synovial

Which of the following describes the action of a fixator muscle?

it holds a joint steady whilst other muscles move it

Which two muscles work together as an antagonistic pair in a biceps curl?

triceps brachii and biceps brachii

the product of stroke volume and heart rate

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1
The function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint is to:
lubricate the ligaments
act as a shock absorber
protect the bursae
protect the synovial membrane
2
Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system?
oxygen uptake
energy production
carbon dioxide expulsion
gaseous exchange
3
Examples of short-term effects of exercise on the muscular system are:
an increase in the temperature of the muscles
a decrease in reaction time
an increase in the range of movement of joints being worked
all of these
4
The two main muscles which flex and extend the knee joint are:
tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius
iliopsoas and gluteus maximus
abductors and adductors
rectus femoris and biceps femoris
5
A warm up can:
increase blood flow to working muscles gradually
warm muscles gradually to reduce the risk of injury
gradually raise heart & breathing rates to the level needed
all of these
6
Fast glycolytic (type IIb) fibres would be good for...
pole vault
Tour de France cycling
crown green bowls
cross-channel swimming
7
There are three types of joint. These are:
cartilaginous, slightly movable and synovial
fused, freely movable and fixed
fixed, cartilaginous and synovial
fixed, synovial and freely movable
8
Which one of the following joints produces the the movement of rotation?
elbow
wrist
ankle
hip
9
There are four functions of the cardiac system. Which of these is not a function?
fight infection and disease
regulation of body temperature
removal of waste products
production of energy
10
Which of the following is not a type of bone?
convex
flat
short
irregular
11
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
protection
enzyme production
shape
mineral storage
12
Which of the following bones is found in the foot?
tibia
tarsals
carpals
cranium
13
Which of the following is not a component of the cardiac system?
atria
aorta
pulmonary artery
renal artery
14
Which of the following is not a positive effect of physical activity on the respiratory system?
a larger tidal volume
a reduced risk of lung disease
an increased number of alveoli
a higher breathing rate
15
Which of the following describes the action of a fixator muscle?
it stays the same length whilst another muscle relaxes
it shortens whilst another muscle lengthens
it lengthens and acts as a brake
it holds a joint steady whilst other muscles move it
16
Synovial joints come in different types. Which of these is NOT a type of synovial joint?
sliding
pivot
saddle
condyloid
17
Which two muscles work together as an antagonistic pair in a biceps curl?
biceps femoris and triceps brachii
triceps femoris and biceps brachii
triceps brachii and biceps brachii
biceps femoris and triceps femoris
18
Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton
clavicle
cervical vertebrae
cranium
coccyx
19
Where would you find the soleus muscle?
lower back
calf
shoulder
neck
20
Which of these is a long-term effect of exercise on the skeleton?
osteoporosis
brittle bones
increased bone size
increased bone density
21
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory system?
alveoli
bronchioles
bronchii
bronchioli
22
Which of the following is not a function of the muscular system?
it maintains posture
it stores energy as glycogen
it produces movement
it produces red blood cells
23
Which of these is not a positive effect of exercise on the muscular system?
increase in stamina (muscular endurance)
improved balance and co-ordination
increase in muscle size (hypertrophy)
increase in osteoarthritis
24
The aerobic system would be predominantly used by:
triathletes
gymnasts on the rings
power-lifters
100m sprinters
25
Which of the following IS a type of muscle contraction?
isometric eccentric
isotonic concentric
isometric concentric
isotonic isometric
26
Which of these describes a tendon in action?
they connect muscles to ligaments
they connect muscles to bones
they connect bones to bones
they connect muscles to muscles
27
Cardiac output is:
the number of beats the heart produces in one minute
the amount of oxygen the heart can transport in one beat
the product of stroke volume and heart rate
the amount of blood ejected by the heart in a single beat
28
Which of the following is a characteristic of veins?
one-cell-thick walls
thick elastic walls
valves
narrow central lumen
29
The ATP-PC system produces energy:
by burning glucose with oxygen
slowly
with a by-product of lactic acid
quickly
30
Which of the following is a muscle found in the upper back?
trapezius
trapeze
trapezium
trapezoid

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