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igcse pe

This class was created by Brainscape user Christine Derosche. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Christine Derosche
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Decks in this class (19)

Joint types- anatomy and physiology
Define a joint,
Describe a fixed immovable joint,
Describe a slightly movable joint
13  cards
The skeleton & its functions
What are the functions of the ske...,
Describe long bones,
Describe short bones
5  cards
Movement at joints
What is flexion,
What is extension,
What is abduction
8  cards
Muscles
Define a tendon,
How are tensions used,
Know all 13 muscles their locatio...
3  cards
Antagonistig muscle action
What are an antagonistic muscle pair,
Define an agonist,
Define antagonist
7  cards
Muscle fibre types
What are the two types of muscle ...,
Describe a slow twitch muscle fibre,
Describe fast twitch muscle fibers
5  cards
The pathway or air and gaseous exchange
Describe the pathway of air,
Define gaseous exchange,
List the adaptations the alveoli ...
3  cards
Mechanics of breathing
Describe the movement of the diap...,
Describe the movement of the diap...,
Describe intercostal muscles duri...
4  cards
Breathing volumes
Why is the volume of air we breat...,
Describe tidal volume,
Describe minute ventilation
6  cards
Components of blood
Define the circulatory system,
What are the components of blood,
Role of plasma
9  cards
Heart & cardiac cycle
What is the function of the right...,
What is the function of the left ...,
Describe the flow of blood
3  cards
Cardiac output and stroke volume
Define heart rate,
Define stroke volume,
Define cardiac output
4  cards
Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration
Explain the process of energy pro...,
Define respiration,
What is the word equation for ana...
4  cards
Recover, oxygen debt & EPOC
What is lactic acid,
What is the process for lactic ac...,
What is oxygen dept
5  cards
Short term effects of exercise
List the short term effects of ex...,
Explain why the skin turns red wh...,
Explain why nausea occurs
3  cards
Long term effects of exercise
Describe cardiac hypertrophy,
What is bradycardia,
Why is it good to have high lacti...
3  cards
Principles of forcr
What is a force,
What is newton s first law,
What is newton s second law
4  cards
Applications of force
What are the forces in sport,
Define gravity,
Define muscular force
5  cards
Levers
What is a lever,
What are the three different comp...,
Describe fulcrum
9  cards

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