Q1.
Which one of these is the main function of a flat bone?
A Allow movement
B Blood cell production
C Mineral storage
D Protection of vital organs
(Total 1 mark)
Q2.
What attaches muscle to bone?
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(Total 1 mark)
Q3.
In which part of the body are the following muscle groups?
(i) pectorals _______________________________________________________
(ii) quadriceps _______________________________________________________
(Total 2 marks)
Q4.
Movement occurs through the combination of the skeletal system and the muscular
system.
(i) State one bone, one joint and one muscle which would be involved when the arm
is moved.
Named bone ________________________________________________________
Named joint _________________________________________________________
Named muscle ______________________________________________________
(3)
(ii) Explain what is meant by abduction.
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(2)
(Total 5 marks)
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Q5.
Define concentric contraction.
Use a sporting example in your answer.
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(Total 2 marks)
Q6.
The figure below shows a person performing a wall sit.
(a) Identify the type of muscular contraction taking place in the legs in the figure above.
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(1)
(b) Justify your answer to part (a).
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(1)
(Total 2 marks)
Q7.
Explain how muscles and bones work to produce movement.
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(Total 3 marks)
Q8.
What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?
A It contracts
B It extends
C It expands
D It remains the same
(Total 1 mark)
Q9.
Which one of these will air pass through immediately before entering the alveoli?
A Bronchi
B Bronchioles
C Mouth
D Trachea
(Total 1 mark)
Q10.
Which one of these is the correct pathway of air?
A Mouth/nose – trachea – bronchi – bronchioles – alveoli
B Mouth/nose – bronchi – bronchioles – trachea – alveoli
C Mouth/nose – trachea – bronchioles – bronchi – alveoli
D Mouth/nose – bronchioles – bronchi – trachea – alveoli
(Total 1 mark)
Q11.
Where does gaseous exchange take place?
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(Total 1 mark)
Q12.
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Identify four features of the alveoli that assist in gaseous exchange.
1 _____________________________________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________________
4 _____________________________________________________________________
(Total 4 marks)
Q13.
Explain how air pressure changes occur in the chest cavity allowing exhalation to take
place.
Refer to the roles of the intercostal muscles, rib cage and diaphragm.
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(Total 4 marks)
Q14.
Adam plays badminton every week at a local leisure centre.
How would the mechanics of Adam’s breathing change during inhalation as a result of
exercise?
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(Total 2 marks)
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