Mock Paper 2 Flashcards
Which gas diffuses into alveoli to be expelled by lungs
Carbon dioxide
What’s part of the pulmonary circulatory system
The right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries
What muscle is associated with the pelvic floor
Coccygeus
Describe how blood moves through the 4 chambers of the heart
The left atrium recieves oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
Describe neutral spine alignment
When the spine is in neutral alignment there is a mild S - shaped curve
Describe bronchi
They are extensions from the trachea that carry air into the lungs
What should be encouraged for post natal clients who are returning to exercise
Strengthening pelvic floor muscles
What fibrous sheath covers the entire muscle
Epimysium
What’s a function of the skeleton
The long bones act as a levers for movement
How does fluid intake aid the digestive process
Helps reduce constipation
How can exercise enhance neuromuscular connections
It can improve the synchronous recruitment of motor units
Describe motor unit recruitment
Smaller motor units are recruited first, then larger motor units
Give a statement of structure for long bones
The ends of a long bone are covered by hyaline cartilage
Describe a function of skeletal muscle
They contract and shorten to perform a role as a prime mover
What cells contribute to bone growth
Osteoblasts
