1) GCSE Biology B7 revison (B7.2 - Peak performance - movement and exercise)

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  • Created on: 03-06-13 10:52
Why do we need a skeleton?
Support and movement.
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How to muscles move joints?
Through contraction
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What is meant by an antagonistic pair?
Muscles can only contract so therefor must work together by contracting individually at different times.
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What is the structure of a joint?
Cartilage, Synovial fluid, Ligaments, Tendons, Muscle and Bone.
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What are the properties and benefits of Synovial fluid?
Viscous and thick. Reduce friction between bones.
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What are the properties and benefits of Cartilage?
Smooth. Reduce friction between bones.
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What are the properties and benefits of Ligaments?
Elastic. Connects bone to bone.
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What are the properties and benefits of Tendons?
Strong, very slightly elastic. Muscle to bone.
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What factors of a person's medical or lifestyle history must be disclosed before and exercise regime is started?
Symptoms, Current medication, alcohol and/or tobacco consumption, level of physic activity, family medical history and previous treatments.
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How do you work out BMI (Body Mass Index)?
BMI = body mas (kg) /[height (m)]^2
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What are some common injuries caused by excessive exercise?
Sprains, dislocations and torn ligaments.
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What is the basic treatment for a sprain?
(RICE) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
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How to muscles move joints?

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What is meant by an antagonistic pair?

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What is the structure of a joint?

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What are the properties and benefits of Synovial fluid?

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