Muscular System
Skeletal System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Performance Enhancement
100
What fibre arrangement radiate from the tendon?
Convergent
100
The Hand is what to the shoulder?
Distal
100
What is the calculation for Ventilation?
V=TVxRR
100
What is the calculation for Cardiac output?
Q=HRxSV
100
What minimum altitude is required for altitude training?
1500m
200
What chemical is released by the nerve endings to tell muscles to contract?
Acetylcholine
200
What is dorsiflexion?
When the foot is pointed towards the head
200
What is the larynx also known as?
Adam's Apple
200
Why do veins have valves?
To prevent the backflow of blood
200
What are potential harms of using creatine?
None proven (GI upset, rapid weight gain)
300
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What is the muscle that is highlighted green?
Sternocleidomastoid
300
What is an example of a condyloid joint?
The Hand
300
What is VO2 Max?
VO2 Max is the maximum amount of oxygen per minute that can be taken in, transported to and used by working muscles to create energy.
300
How long does it take blood to circulate around the body?
Around 1 minute
300
What are the harms of anabolic steroids in males?
Infertility, and development of breast tissue
400
What are fascicles wrapped by?
Perimysium
400
What is a sesamoid bone and provide an example
Bones that develop in tendons near joints, Eg.Patella
400
What does the Pleura do?
It’s filled with fluid which allows for minimal friction when the lungs expand and contract.
400
What does blood returning from the lungs pas through?
Pulmonary vein
400
Describe carb loading
36-72 hours before an event, consuming 7-12g of carbs/kg of body weight, and tampering training
500
What is a synergist?
A muscle that assists the agonist in producing movement to reduce any excessive or unnecessary movements.
500
What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
Body movement, Framework, Protection, Mineral Storage, Production of Red Blood Cells
500
What are the 5 functions of the Respiratory system?
-Brings air from the atmosphere into the lungs
-Transfers oxygen into the blood
-Removes carbon dioxide from the blood
-Expels heat and water vapour in the air breathed out
-Allows the vocal cords to create speech as air is breathed out.
500
What are the two circuits that blood travels along?
Pulmonary and systemic circulation
500
What sports may athletes use beta blockers for?
Shooting, archery, darts, and billiards