Tom's GCSE AQA PE Anatomy and Physiology 2022 SAQ

Which one of these components of fitness is measured by the Ruler Drop Test?

• Agility

• Reaction time

• Balance

• Coordination

Which one of these is the correct pathway of air?

• Mouth/nose – trachea – bronchi – bronchioles – alveoli

• Mouth/nose – bronchi – bronchioles – trachea – alveoli

• Mouth/nose – trachea – bronchioles – bronchi – alveoli

• Mouth/nose – bronchioles – bronchi – trachea – alveoli

Which one of these is the main function of a flat bone?

• Allow movement

• Blood cell production

• Mineral storage

• Protection of vital organs

Which one of these blood vessels transports oxygenated blood back to the left atrium?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Vena cava

Define muscular endurance

Use an example of a sporting action in your answer

(2 marks)

Identify the type of muscular contraction taking place in the legs in this person

Name two major muscles that allow the foot to move at the ankle

Name two bones that are found at the elbow

Identify the joint action taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B.

• Flexion

• Extension

Identify the main agonist at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B

• Biceps

• Hamstrings

• Gluteus Maximus

• Quadriceps