CSEC Mock Physical Education and Sports MCQ3

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Quiz Questions

1.
In Ancient Olympics, winners were awarded:
- A.
  
  a crown of olives
- B.
  
  old medals
- C.
  
  a trophy
- D.
  
  prize money
2.
In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, what events produced the most medals for the Caribbean?
- A.
  
  Swimming
- B.
  
  Archery
- C.
  
  Gymnastics
- D.
  
  Athletics
3.
Which early civilization took pleasure in watching Gladiator fights?
- A.
  
  Romans
- B.
  
  Spartans
- C.
  
  Greeks
- D.
  
  English
4.
The Renaissance Period was considered as a period of:
- A.
  
  stagnation
- B.
  
  rebirth
- C.
  
  death
- D.
  
  darkness
5.
Which of the following belong to a sport- related field?

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- A.
  
  I and II and III only
- B.
  
  I and III and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, II and IV only
6.
Each individual cell is made up of different parts. The part that controls the activity in the cell is called:
- A.
  
  plasma membrane
- B.
  
  ribosomes
- C.
  
  golgi apparatus
- D.
  
  nucleus
7.
What is the role of the appendix in the Digestive System?
- A.
  
  production of digestive juices
- B.
  
  plays no role in the Digestive System
- C.
  
  storage of nutrients
- D.
  
  absorption of nutrients
8.
The macronutrient protein is:

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- A.
  
  I and II and III only
- B.
  
  I and III and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, II and IV only
9.
Regular exercise has what effect on the bones?
- A.
  
  the bones become weaker
- B.
  
  the bones become stronger
- C.
  
  the bones become brittle
- D.
  
  the bones grow longer
10.
Which of the following are examples of digestive enzymes?

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- A.
  
  I and II and III only
- B.
  
  I and III and IV only
- C.
  
  II, III and IV only
- D.
  
  I, II and IV only
11.
The quantity of blood that comes from a ventricle per minute is:
- A.
  
  Stroke volume
- B.
  
  Cardiac volume
- C.
  
  ventricle volume
- D.
  
  cardiac output
12.
A major activity that takes place in the lung is:
- A.
  
  absorption of nutrients
- B.
  
  the production of carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide
- D.
  
  The storage of nutrients
13.
From the diagram of the leg above, the bone identified by the arrow is:

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- A.
  
  radius
- B.
  
  ulna
- C.
  
  humerus
- D.
  
  femur
14.
The blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart is a/an:
- A.
  
  vein
- B.
  
  artery
- C.
  
  capillary
- D.
  
  vienule
15.
This anatomical plane runs through the center of your body from side to side. This plane divides the body into front and back regions.
- A.
  
  coronal plane
- B.
  
  transverse plane
- C.
  
  saggital plane
- D.
  
  bilateral plane
16.
The two main parts of the Central Nervous System are:

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- A.
  
  I and II only
- B.
  
  I and III only
- C.
  
  II and III only
- D.
  
  III and IV only
17.
Which of the following can be found in the cranial cavity?
- A.
  
  heart
- B.
  
  kidney
- C.
  
  brain
- D.
  
  liver
18.
The major component of the human body is:
- A.
  
  water
- B.
  
  protein
- C.
  
  fats
- D.
  
  carbohydrates
19.
The sebaceous glands in the skin produce:
- A.
  
  sweat
- B.
  
  water
- C.
  
  seabum
- D.
  
  urea
20.
Which order of the following structures in the Respiration System best describes the passage of air into the lungs?
- A.
  
  larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles
- B.
  
  pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles
- C.
  
  bronchi, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchioles
- D.
  
  bronchi, bronchioles larynx, pharynx and trachea
21.
If an individual is said to be in the prone position, that individual is:
- A.
  
  lying to his side
- B.
  
  lying on his abdomen with the back of the body directed upwards
- C.
  
  standing upright facing the observer
- D.
  
  lying on his back with his abdomen and face pointing upwards
22.
From the diagram below, the individual is lying in the:

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- A.
  
  recovery position
- B.
  
  prone position
- C.
  
  supine position
- D.
  
  anatomical position
23.
Which of the following activities is best suited to use the aerobic energy system?
- A.
  
  50 m freestyle swimming event
- B.
  
  400m
- C.
  
  4X100m
- D.
  
  10,000m
24.
Exercise which is performed in short, fast bursts where the heart cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles is known as:
- A.
  
  aerobic exercise
- B.
  
  anaerobic exercise
- C.
  
  anaerobic threshold
- D.
  
  continuous training
25.
An increase in the size of a muscle due to an increase of muscle cells size is termed:
- A.
  
  atrophy
- B.
  
  hypertrophy
- C.
  
  hyperplasia
- D.
  
  hyperextension
26.
Muscular contractions which cause the muscle to change length as it contracts and causes movement of a body part is termed:
- A.
  
  kenetic
- B.
  
  isometric
- C.
  
  isotonic
- D.
  
  concentric
27.
One of the distinguished components of fitness of gymnasts is their flexibility. This component of fitness can be defined as:
- A.
  
  the ability to move or change direction quickly or with speed
- B.
  
  the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
- C.
  
  the ability to move joints through their wide range of motion
- D.
  
  the muscle's ability to perform a maximum contraction repeatedly
28.
Air is composed of approximately what percentage of oxygen?
- A.
  
  78%
- B.
  
  21%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  17%
29.
A 62 kg female athlete is measured as having a fat weight of 7kg. Her percentage of body fat weight is:
- A.
  
  11.3%
- B.
  
  15.6%
- C.
  
  7%
- D.
  
  9.6%
30.
After a rigid 6 months exercise program, a 185 kg adult male man now weighs a 125.8 kgs. The percentage of weight he lost was:
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  28%
- C.
  
  32%
- D.
  
  36%
31.
The training of a particular muscle group for a particular sport is known as the principle of:
- A.
  
  specificity
- B.
  
  overload
- C.
  
  reversibility
- D.
  
  progression
32.
Which one of the following statements best describes Continuous Training?
- A.
  
  involves varying your speed and the type of terrain over which you train
- B.
  
  involves alternating between periods of high intensity and low intensity exercise
- C.
  
  performing a series of exercises in a special order at 'stations'
- D.
  
  working for a sustained period of time without rest
33.
Which of the following are functions of the Skeleton System?

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- A.
  
  I, II and III only
- B.
  
  I, III and IV only
- C.
  
  I, II and IV only
- D.
  
  II, III and IV only
34.
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the Respiration System that brings air into the lungs?
- A.
  
  trachea
- B.
  
  bronchi
- C.
  
  esophagus
- D.
  
  pharynx
35.
The volume of normal air that we breath out is:
- A.
  
  total lung capacity
- B.
  
  vital capacity
- C.
  
  tidal volume
- D.
  
  residual volume
36.
The best pre-competition foods are from which food group?
- A.
  
  proteins
- B.
  
  carbohydrates
- C.
  
  fats
- D.
  
  fiber
37.
An individual has a daily caloric intake of 3000 calories per day. If 12% of his caloric intake should come from proteins, then his protein intake should be :
- A.
  
  70 grams
- B.
  
  80 grams
- C.
  
  90 grams
- D.
  
  100 grams
38.
The amount of energy that can be yielded by a gram of protein, carbohydrate and fat respectively is:
- A.
  
  4,4,9
- B.
  
  4,9,4
- C.
  
  9,4,9
- D.
  
  9,9,4
39.
Glucose is stored in the liver as:
- A.
  
  ATP
- B.
  
  Protein
- C.
  
  glycogen
- D.
  
  carbohydrates
40.
When proteins are broken down during digestion, the molecules formed are:
- A.
  
  sugars
- B.
  
  amino acids
- C.
  
  glycerin
- D.
  
  minerals
41.
In sports we should practice Gender Equality. What does the term mean?
- A.
  
  social constructs that define roles and behaviors appropriate for men and women
- B.
  
  the practice of distributing equally the resources and opportunities for men andwomen
- C.
  
  the disproportionate distribution of resources and opportunities for men andwomen
- D.
  
  disregard for equity between the sexes
42.
Which of the following can contribute to the prevention of women’s participation in sports?

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- A.
  
  I, II and III only
- B.
  
  I, III and IV only
- C.
  
  I, II and IV only
- D.
  
  I, III and IV only
43.
A behavior that demonstrates sportsmanship on a field of play is:
- A.
  
  verbally abusing your opponent
- B.
  
  violent conduct towards opponent
- C.
  
  disrespect towards officials
- D.
  
  kicking a ball out in football for an opponent to receive medical treatment
44.
Which of the following is a means for the government to promote sports in your country?

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- A.
  
  I, II and III only
- B.
  
  I, III and IV only
- C.
  
  I, II and IV only
- D.
  
  II, III and IV only
45.
Which class of drugs directly affects the central nervous system, increasing blood flow and heart rate?
- A.
  
  stimulants
- B.
  
  diuretics
- C.
  
  hormones
- D.
  
  narcotics

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