OCR Alevel PE Paper 1 Questions

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Saddle

• Pivot

Which muscle acts as the agonist during the eccentric contraction of the hip during landing?

• Iliopsoas

• Gluteus maximus

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

Which type of contraction is involved when the knee is flexing during landing?

• Isometric

• Isokinetic

• Concentric

• Eccentric

What is the estimated cardiac output at rest mentioned in the text?

• 5 liters per minute

• 10 liters per minute

• 15 liters per minute

• 20 liters per minute

What is the role of pre-capillary sphincters in exercise?

• They increase resistance to blood flow at the capillary beds

• They prevent blood flow entirely

• They increase blood flow to the liver

• They decrease resistance to blood flow at the capillary beds

What happens to the vascular shunt during recovery from exercise?

• Blood is redistributed back to other organs

• Blood flow to muscles increases

• Heart rate increases

• Blood pressure remains elevated

How do pre-capillary sphincters respond to cold temperatures?

• They increase resistance to blood flow at the capillary beds

• They decrease resistance to blood flow at the capillary beds

• They prevent blood flow entirely

• They have no response to temperature changes

What type of muscle contraction stabilizes the shoulder during a push-up?

• Isometric

• Isokinetic

• Concentric

• Eccentric

What is the primary function of the vascular shunt mechanism during physical activity?

• Decrease blood flow to vital organs

• Increase blood flow to the digestive system

• Redirect blood towards working muscles

• Maintain constant blood pressure

What type of muscle contraction occurs in the quadriceps during a squat ascent?

• Isometric

• Isokinetic

• Concentric

• Eccentric