30 Questions
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?
Nerves
What is the average number of heartbeats per minute?
60-100
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What separates the left and right sides of the heart?
Septum
How long does it take for the heart to pump blood to the lungs, out to the body, and back to the heart?
20-23 seconds
What is the muscle action involved in a bicep curl?
Flexion
What percentage of our body weight is made up of muscles?
40-45%
What type of muscle is controlled voluntarily and provides movement?
Skeletal muscle
What is the joint action involved in a soccer dribbling movement?
Inversion
What is the function of smooth muscle?
To allow organs to function
What is the term for the movement of the foot upward, as in walking uphill?
Dorsiflexion
What is the characteristic of the heart's beating?
Involuntary
How do skeletal muscles produce movements?
By pulling on the bone they are attached to
What is the term for the muscle that is performing the work in a paired muscle action?
Agonist
What is the relationship between the triceps and biceps in the arm?
They are opposing muscles that work together
How many muscles does the human body have?
More than 500
What is the purpose of tendons in the skeletal muscle system?
To connect muscles to bones
What is the term for the movement a muscle produces?
Contraction
How are skeletal muscles attached to the bones?
Through tendons and ligaments
What is the purpose of antagonistic muscle pairs?
To produce oppositional movement
What is the primary function of the skeletal system in relation to muscles?
To provide a framework for muscle attachment
Which exercise involves the contraction of the bicep muscle?
Bicep curl
What is the name of the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood?
Circulatory system
What is the primary source of energy for muscular contractions?
Energy released from the breakdown of ATP
What is the main reason for fatigue in the Alactacid System (ATP/PC)?
Depletion of ATP stores
Which energy system is predominantly used by a marathon runner?
Aerobic System
What happens to the energy production of an ocean swimmer who decides to sprint?
Shifts from Lactic Acid to Alactacid System
What is the role of the body systems during exercise?
To interrelate and allow for efficient exercise
What is the purpose of the activity in which you time how many breaths you take in 60 seconds?
To measure the effect of exercise on breathing rate
Test your knowledge of anatomical terms of movement with examples from various sports and exercises. Learn to identify flexion, extension, abduction, and more in different actions. Great for fitness enthusiasts and sports medicine students!
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