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1
Q

What of the following is a function of the skeleton:

a) it allows movement
b) it protects vital organs
c) it produces red blood cells
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

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2
Q

What attaches muscle to bone?

A

Tendon

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3
Q

Which answer best explains the location of the sternum?

a) posterior to the spine
b) inferior to the pelvis
c) superior to the pelvis
d) lateral to the humerus

A

c) superior to the pelvis

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4
Q

The latissimus dorsi muscle is located in the what?

A

Back

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5
Q

How many thoracic vertebrae in the spine?

A

12

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6
Q 
Which answer best describes the location of the radius whilst in the anatomical position?
A  	Elbow to wrist (medial side)
B	Knee to ankle (lateral side)
C	Elbow to wrist (lateral side)
D  	Knee to ankle (medial side)
A

C Elbow to wrist

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7
Q 
The longest bone of the appendicular part of the skeleton is the:
	A	Radius
	B	Scapula
	C	Ulna
	D	Femur
A

D Femur

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8
Q 
Which of these movements is the named muscle the agonist?
	A	Hip flexion; gluteals
	B	Arm flexion; biceps
	C	Knee extension; quadriceps 
	D	Arm adduction; brachioradialis
A

B Arm flexion; biceps

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9
Q 
Which pair of muscles does not have an agonist - antagonist relationship?
	A	Biceps - triceps
	B	Quadriceps - hamstring
	C	Erector spinae - abdominals
	D	Pectoralis minor – pectoralis major
A

D Pectoralis minor - pectoralis major

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10
Q 
The muscle rectus femoris is located in the:	
	A   Arm
	B   Back
	C   Chest
        D   Leg
A

D Leg

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11
Q 
When the circumference of a muscle becomes larger as a result of exercise, this is known as:
A  	Hypertrophy
B  	Atrophy
C 	Reciprocal inhibition 
D     Dystrophy
A

A Hypertrophy

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12
Q 
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
	A     Wrist
	B	Shoulder
	C	Elbow
	D	Thumb
A

C Elbow

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13
Q 
What is the function of a valve in a vein?	
	A	To prevent blood flow
	B	To encourage reverse blood flow
	C	To prevent blood flow the wrong way
	D	To oxygenate muscles
A

C To prevent blood flow the wrong way

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14
Q

The pulmonary circuit carries blood:
A To the right atrium
B From the left atrium via the lungs to the right atrium
C From the left ventricle to the muscles and back to the right atrium
D From the right ventricle to the lungs and back to the left atrium

A

D From the right ventricle to the lungs and back to the left atrium

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15
Q 
The pulmonary artery transports:	
	A	Deoxygenated blood from the lungs
        B	Deoxygenated blood to the lungs
	C	Oxygenated blood from the lungs
	D	Oxygenated blood to the lungs
A

B Deoxygenated blood to the lungs

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16
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Which is the most accurate sequence for the flow of blood in the heart?
A Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs
B Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs
C Left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs
D Left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs

A

B Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery

17
Q 
A thick, elastic muscular wall best describes:
	A	An artery
	B	A vein
	C	A capillary
	D	None of the above
A

A An artery

18
Q 
The structure responsible for transporting oxygen in blood is:
A	Myoglobin
B	Mitochondria
C	Hemoglobin
D	None of the above
A

C Hemoglobin

19
Q 
During passive recovery approximately 98% of muscle creatine phosphate stores are replenished after:
A	30 seconds
B	120 seconds
C	180 seconds
D	60 seconds
A

C 180 seconds

20
Q 
The bi-products of the aerobic energy system are:
A	Water, carbon-dioxide and heat
B	Water, carbon-dioxide and lactic acid
C	Water, oxygen and carbon-dioxide
D	Water, oxygen and heat
A

A Water, carbon-dioxide and heat

21
Q

During an active recovery, an athlete will exercise at low intensity in order to:
A Replenish Phospho-Creatine
B Deplete phosphates stored in the working muscle
C Produce energy without using oxygen
D remove metabolic wastes by increasing muscle pump action

A

D remove metabolic wastes by increasing muscle pump action

22
Q 
A steady state is reached when:
A	oxygen supply is equal to oxygen demanded by the activity
B	anaerobic threshold has been reached
C	in oxygen debt
D	in oxygen deficit
A

A oxygen supply is equal to oxygen demand by the activity

23
Q

The relationship between stroke volume, heart rate and cardiac output is best represented as:

A. stroke volume ÷ heart rate = cardiac output
B. stroke volume × heart rate = cardiac output
C. heart rate × cardiac output = stroke volume
D. cardiac output × stroke volume = heart rate

A

B. stroke volume × heart rate = cardiac output

24
Q 
The main fuel/s required for anaerobic glycolysis is:
A	Carbohydrates and fats
B	Creatine phosphate and glycogen
C	Creatine phosphate
D	Glycogen
A

D Glycogen

25
Q 
Which of the following statements regarding the ATP-PC system is incorrect?
A 	Produces 1 ATP per PC molecule
B	Has a rapid rate of ATP production
C	Has a high yield of ATP
D	Involves simple chemical reactions
A

C Has a high yield of ATP

26
Q 
The dominant energy system being used during a javelin throw would be:
A	ATP
B	ATP-PC
C	Lactic Acid
D	Anaerobic Glycolysis
A

B ATP-PC

27
Q

An athlete completed a semi-final 400m sprint. The athlete must prepare for the finals on the same day. Which of the following should the athlete do to ensure lactate and hydrogen ions are effectively removed?
A Drink several sports drinks
B Sit in the athletes preparation area which is under shade
C Perform PNF stretching exercises
D Complete a slow jog at a moderate intensity

A

D Complete a slow jog at a moderate intensity

28
Q

30) The ATP-PC system is the quickest to supply energy because it:
A. Involves the least complex chemical reactions to split PC
B. Has plenty of stored ATP
C. Doesn’t need oxygen
D. Splits ATP with the greatest of ease

A

C Doesn’t need oxygen

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