Biology Quiz

Match the following structures with their functions:

• Forms a barrier or lining in the body

• Ligaments

• Connects bones to other bones

• Membranes

• Provides flexible support and reduces friction between bones

• Cartilage

• Attaches muscles to bones

• Tendons

Which one of these describes stroke volume?

• The volume of blood in the veins

• The volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute

• The volume of blood pumped by the heart in one contraction

• The volume of blood within the heart

Which one of these muscles is found in the leg?

• Deltoid

• Gastrocnemius

• Latissimus dorsi

• Rotator cuffs

Lisa is doing light aerobic training to maintain a level of general fitness. In which one of these training seasons is she working in?

• Competition

• Post-season

• Pre-season

Which one of these describes an isometric contraction?

• The muscle expands in size

• The muscle increases in length

• The muscle remains the same length

• The muscle decreases in length

Which one of these movements takes place in a frontal plane?

• Bicep curl

• Discus throw

• Front somersault

• Star jump

Identify the bones labelled A, B, and C in Figure 1.

• Humerus, Femur, Tibia

• Clavicle, Scapula, Fibula

• Clavicle, Sternum, Femur

• Scapula, Sternum, Tibia

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis major

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• Isokinetic