Respiratory
Identify 3 of the major structures of the respiratory system.
Nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm
What is haemoglobin, and what is its role in the circulatory system?
Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and transports it to tissues.
Identify three major functions of the skeletal system.
Support, protection, movement, blood cell production, mineral storage.
What is the main function of the motor neuron?
A. Detect changes in the external environment
B. Carry messages to muscles or glands
C. Process information in the brain
D. Connect sensory organs to the spinal cord
B
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Charlestown
What is the primary function of the alveoli?
A. Warm the air
B. Produce mucus
C. Exchange gases between air and blood
D. Filter pathogens
C
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Capillaries
C. Arteries
D. Venules
C
How does the skeletal system contribute to movement?
It provides attachment points for muscles; bones act as levers when muscles contract.
Define a motor unit and explain its role in movement.
A motor unit is one motor neuron and all the muscle fibres it innervates. It controls muscle contraction for movement.
Mr Bain goes to the canteen. I have a choice of a sausage roll, garlic bread or a pie
Sausage roll
Explain how the diaphragm assists in breathing.
The diaphragm contracts and flattens during inhalation to create negative pressure, drawing air into the lungs.
Explain the difference between arteries, veins and capillaries.
Arteries carry blood away from the heart under high pressure; veins return blood to the heart with valves; capillaries allow exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste.
Where does red blood cell production primarily occur?
A. Yellow bone marrow
B. Compact bone
C. Spongy bone
D. Red bone marrow
D
Which organ is responsible for most nutrient absorption?
A. Stomach
B. Large intestine
C. Small intestine
D. Liver
C
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Pat Cummins
Which of the following best describes the function of the respiratory system?
A. Pumping blood
B. Breaking down food
C. Supplying oxygen and removing carbon dioxide
D. Sending nerve signals
C
What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle
D
Describe the role of ligaments in the skeletal system.
Ligaments connect bone to bone and help stabilize joints.
Explain how the endocrine system supports the function of the digestive system.
The endocrine system releases hormones like insulin, glucagon, and gastrin, which regulate digestion and nutrient metabolism.