GCSE PE Quiz

Which muscle be primarily responsible fer the movement o' the arm at the shoulder joint?

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Triceps brachii

• Latissimus dorsi

What be the main function of the cardiovascular system, matey?

• To produce hormones, arrr

• To transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues, ye scallywag

• To digest food, avast

• To protect against infections, yarrr

Which type o' muscle be found in the walls o' the heart, matey?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Voluntary muscle

What be the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ye scallywag?

• Vein

• Capillary

• Artery

• Aorta

Which muscle group be primarily used when performin' a squat?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Calves

• Gluteus maximus

What be the average restin' heart rate fer a healthy adult?

• 40-60 beats per minute

• 60-80 beats per minute

• 80-100 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

Which o' the followin' be a function o' the skeletal muscles?

• Pumpin' blood

• Producin' red blood cells

• Facilitating movement

• Storin' calcium

What be the primary role of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system, matey?

• To fight infections, arrr

• To transport oxygen, aye

• To clot blood, ye scallywag

• To regulate body temperature, shiver me timbers

Which muscle be located at the back o' the lower leg and be involved in standin' on tiptoe?

• Tibialis anterior

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Peroneus longus

What be the name o' the valve that prevents backflow o' blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium?

• Tricuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Mitral valve

• Aortic valve