Mock Paper 1 Flashcards

1
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What describes how exercise can enhance neuromuscular connections

A

It can increase the speed of nerve impulses

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2
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Give a statement about structure for long bones

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They are covered by a connective tissue called the periosteum

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3
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How does fluid intake aid the digestive process

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It assists with the removal of waste products

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4
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What best describes structure of synovial joints

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Ligaments attach bone to bone

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5
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What’s a function of the pelvic floor

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The pelvic floor muscles control continence and supports the foetus during pregnancy

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6
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Which mineral is important for process of bone growth

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Calcium is the most important mineral during the process of growth

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7
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What’s a function of skeletal muscle

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Generates heat

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8
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What’s part of the systemic circulatory system

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The left ventricle and the aorta

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9
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What movement potential and joint actions of the shoulder girdle

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Retraction and protraction are movements of the shoulder girdle

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10
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What describes the process of diffusion in the lungs

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration

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11
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What’s a function of the skeleton

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The skeletal structures offer protection to the vital organs

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12
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Out of these options which is an example of a long bone?
Clavicle 
Patella 
Carpals
Phalanges
A

Phalanges

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13
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Which section of spine has least range of motion

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Sacral

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14
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Describe muscle contraction

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Muscles work in pairs and the contracting muscle is the agonist

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15
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What’s the correct advice to give to am ante-natal client

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Modify exercise programmes to avoid overheating

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16
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Describe how blood moves through the 4 chambers of the heart

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Oxygenated blood from the left atria moves to the left ventricle

17
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Describe the trachea

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It is the hollow tube that connects larynx to the bronchi

18
Q

What controls blood pressure in the nervous system

A

Autonomic system

19
Q

Describe the basic structure of skeletal muscle

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Myosin and actin are the myofilaments with the sarcomere

20
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Describe gaseous exchange

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Carbon dioxide moves from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli to be expelled

21
Q

Describe all-or-none law

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An action potential will maximally innervate all muscle fibre within a single motor unit

22
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Describe postural deviation hyperkyphosis

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An excessive outward curve of the thoracic spine

23
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Describe range of motion available at synovial joint

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Flexion and extension are movements available at hinge joints

24
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What’s the aerobic system used for

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Sustained activity lasting more than 90s

25
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Describe structure of veins

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They have thinner, less muscular walls than arteries

26
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What’s a superficial muscle located on the posterior to the femur

A

Hamstrings

27
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What deep muscle is located anterior to the spine

A

Transverse abdominis

28
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What’s an isometric contraction

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The muscle contracts without changing length