Mock revision - exercise and the human body Flashcards
Name the 5 functions of the skeletal system
To support and give shape Protect Produce red blood cells Mineral storage Movement
What is the process of ossification
Formation of bone from cartilage
Name the 4 different types of bones and give examples of each type
Long - femur
Short - Carpals
Flat - Scapula
Irregular - vertebrae
What is the purpose of cartilage?
To cushion bones, it acts as a shock absorber and it stops bones rubbing
What do ligaments attach?
Bone to bone
Name the 3 types of joints
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What Are The Two Types Of Joints That Are Freely Movable – Name Them
Ball and socket and hinge
When kicking a football, what are the 2 types of joint movement that occur?
Flexion
Extension
What Are The Three Type Of Muscles and give examples
Cardiac - heart
Skeletal - Bicep
Smooth - Intestines
Muscles are attached to bone by what?
Tendons
What is the word formula for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water + energy
Name the 4 functions of the cardiovascular system
Removal of waste: CO2 and lactic acid
Stabilisation of body temperature
Protection from disease
Supply and transportation of O2, and other nutrients to the body for muscular contraction
What is the purpose of platelets?
Clot blood/help stop bleeding
What does it mean by oxygen debt
The amount of oxygen consumed during recovery above that which would normally be consumed during rest
What are the 3 types of blood vessels and what are their functions
Arteries - carry blood away from the heart
Veins - carry blood towards the heart
Capillaries - Carry oxygen and food
What is the process where blood deposits co2 and picks up oxygen and where does this process happen
Gaseous exchange in the alveoli
What is the percentage of O2 we breathe in
21%
What is tidal volume
The Amount You Breath In or Out With Each Breath
What is residual volume
The Amount Of Air Left In Your Lungs After You’ve Breathed Out As Much As You Can.
What is vital capacity
The Most Air You Can Breath in Or Out In One Breath
What is Inspiration capacity
The Most Air You Can Breathe In, After Breathing Out Normally
What is expiratory reserve volume
The Most Air You Could Force Out After Breathing Out Normally
Name 3 benefits of exercise
social
mental
physical
Name 5 reasons for taking part in physical activity
Co-operation Competition Physical challenge Aesthetic appreciation Developing friendships