The Musculoskeletal System

The Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal system comprises the skeletal system and the muscular system. It consists of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilage. Their function is to support and move the body

The Musculoskeletal System: Acute Responses to Exercise

Question 1: Why does warming up help prevent injuries?

Question 2: What is mobilisation? Give an example of a good mobilisation exercise.

Question 3: Muscle fibre micro-tears are detrimental to the muscles: True or false? Justify your answer.

The Cardiovascular System

The main components of the cardiovascular system are the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins. The function of the heart is to pump blood through the arteries to the organs of the body.

The Cardiovascular System: Acute Responses to Exercise

Question 1: What is adrenaline and how does it affect heart rate at the start of exercise?

Question 2: Blood flow to less active organs (liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract) decreases during exercise: True or false? Justify your answer.

Question 3: How is the body affected by Vasodilation and Vasoconstriction during exercise?