- 1. What is the smallest living unit that makes up the body’s structure?
A) Molecule
B) Cell
C) Tissue
D) Organ
- 2. Which organ system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries?
A) Circulatory system
B) Lymphatic system
C) Respiratory system
D) Nervous system
- 3. The frontal plane divides the body into:
A) Superior and inferior
B) Deep and superficial
C) Left and right
D) Anterior and posterior
- 4. Flexion of the elbow occurs when:
A) The palm faces downward
B) The angle between forearm and arm decreases
C) The angle between forearm and arm increases
D) The leg rotates outward
- 5. Which body type gains fat most easily and has a solid build?
A) Endomorph
B) Ectomorph
C) Somatotype
D) Mesomorph
- 6. A patient’s waist measures 102 cm and hips measure 95 cm. What is the waist-to-hip ratio and risk category (for men)?
A) 1.02 – Low
B) 1.07 – High
C) 0.93 – Very low
D) 1.05 – Very high
- 7. If a student shows rounded shoulders and weak back muscles, which corrective exercise is MOST appropriate?
A) Chest stretching
B) Sit-ups
C) Bicep curls
D) Push-ups
- 8. Which organelle is called the “powerhouse of the cell”?
A) Mitochondria
B) Lysosome
C) Ribosome
D) Nucleus
- 9. Which tissue covers or lines body surfaces?
A) Connective tissue
B) Muscle tissue
C) Epithelial tissue
D) Nervous tissue
- 10. Which type of tissue connects and supports parts of the body?
A) Muscle
B) Connective
C) Epithelial
D) Nerve
- 11. Which tissue generates and transmits impulses?
A) Nerve
B) Connective
C) Muscle
D) Epithelial
- 12. Which organ system consists of skin, hair, and nails?
A) Endocrine
B) Integumentary
C) Skeletal
D) Muscular
- 13. Which is an example of positive feedback?
A) Breathing
B) Sweating
C) Childbirth contractions
D) Shivering
- 14. Positive feedback does what?
A) Reverses change
B) Ignores stimulus
C) Stops process
D) Reinforces change
- 15. Which responds to signals by acting?
A) Control center
B) Receptor
C) Organ
D) Effector
- 16. Which part processes and sends signals?
A) Effector
B) Muscle
C) Control center
D) Receptor
- 17. Blood glucose should remain between:
A) 30–40 mg/dl
B) 65–99 mg/dl
C) 50–60 mg/dl
D) 100–120 mg/dl
- 18. Which posture deviation can cause pain and uneven pressure in joints?
A) Deep breathing
B) Correct posture
C) Postural deviation
D) Proper exercise
- 19. Genu varum is also known as:
A) Knock knees
B) Flat feet
C) Round shoulder
D) Bowlegs
- 20. Kypholordosis refers to _________________.
A) Both curves decreased
B) Only thoracic curve
C) Only lumbar curve
D) Both thoracic and lumbar curves increased
- 21. Kyphosis refers to _______________.
A) Lateral curvature
B) Excessive curve in lumbar spine
C) Flat feet
D) Excessive curve in thoracic spine
- 22. Which body type has thin build and lean muscle?
A) None
B) Mesomorph
C) Ectomorph
D) Endomorph
- 23. Which body plane divides the body into left and right parts?
A) Sagittal
B) Horizontal
C) Frontal
D) Transverse
- 24. The human body has how many organ systems?
A) 12
B) 9
C) 11
D) 10
- 25. Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
A) Endocrine system
B) Circulatory system
C) Nervous system
D) Respiratory system
- 26. The constancy of the body’s internal environment despite external changes is called _________________.
A) Physiology
B) Homeostasis
C) Regulation
D) Pathology
- 27. Which organ system removes metabolic wastes from the blood?
A) Respiratory
B) Urinary
C) Endocrine
D) Digestive
- 28. Which organ system provides support, protection, and blood cell production?
A) Skeletal
B) Nervous
C) Muscular
D) Integumentary
- 29. Which organ system includes testes and ovaries?
A) Reproductive
B) Muscular
C) Nervous
D) Endocrine
- 30. The term “superior” refers to ________________.
A) Above
B) Below
C) Toward the midline
D) Toward the back
- 31. The movement of toes pointing downward is ____________.
A) Dorsiflexion
B) Supination
C) Extension
D) Plantarflexion
- 32. Which movement combines flexion, adduction, extension, and abduction?
A) Circumduction
B) Extension
C) Flexion
D) Rotation
- 33. If homeostasis completely fails, the outcome is most likely
A) Enhanced energy
B) Increased growth
C) Disease or death
D) Stronger immunity
- 34. A WHR greater than 1.0 in men is associated with ___________________.
A) High health risk
B) No risk
C) Low risk
D) Moderate health risk
- 35. Which body system includes the lungs and bronchi?
A) Respiratory
B) Circulatory
C) Nervous
D) Digestive
- 36. A patient has exaggerated lumbar curvature after pregnancy. Which deviation is this?
A) Kyphosis
B) Lordosis
C) Scoliosis
D) Flat foot
- 37. A teacher sees her student slouching forward with rounded shoulders. Which muscles are shortened?
A) Back muscles
B) Pectoral muscles
C) Arm muscles
D) Leg muscles
- 38. A runner complains of foot pain. Doctor finds collapsed arch of foot. Which deviation is this?
A) Pes planus
B) Bowlegs
C) Knock knees
D) Flat shoulder
- 39. A patient experiences a dangerously high fever. Instead of being controlled, the fever continues to rise. The physician explains that the body is failing to reverse the condition because a stimulatory process has taken over. What kind of feedback is this?
A) Positive feedback
B) Reverse regulation
C) Neutral feedback
D) Negative feedback
- 40. While performing a biceps curl, a student bends his elbow, decreasing the angle between the forearm and the upper arm. The teacher explains this as a basic anatomical movement in the sagittal plane. What is this movement?
A) Extension
B) Rotation
C) Abduction
D) Flexion
- 41. A student shrugs her shoulders when she doesn’t know the answer to a teacher’s question. This upward movement of the shoulders is described in anatomical terms. What is the movement called?
A) Elevation
B) Depression
C) Extension
D) Flexion
- 42. A Grade 11 student fainted during physical education after skipping meals. The nurse explains that his body’s glucose dropped below normal levels. The body responds through homeostasis to restore balance. Which of the following BEST explains this response?
A) The pancreas stops producing insulin so that glucose rises.
B) The muscles burn more glucose to increase energy levels.
C) The kidneys release more glucose through urine.
D) The liver decreases glycogen storage to conserve sugar.
- 43. A female student complains of upper back pain. The PE teacher notices her shoulders are rounded forward and her chest muscles look tight. Which muscle imbalance is MOST likely causing her problem?
A) Shortened hamstrings, lengthened quadriceps
B) Shortened abdominals, lengthened spinal extensors
C) Shortened pectorals, lengthened back muscles
D) Shortened calves, lengthened tibialis anterior
- 44. Which of the following is the correct sequence of biological organization from smallest to largest?
A) Atom ? Organism ? Tissue ? System ? Organ
B) Cell ? Tissue ? Organ ? System ? Organism
C) Organism ? Organ ? Tissue ? System ? Cell
D) Tissue ? Cell ? Organ ? System ? Organism
- 45. A high school boy is often seen standing with his knees bent outward, leaving a noticeable gap between them when his ankles touch. If not addressed, which long-term complication may arise?
A) Uneven stress on knees and risk of arthritis
B) Improved balance due to wide stance
C) Stronger quadriceps and hamstrings
- 46. A group of students are assessed for posture, and many show forward head posture from constant gadget use. The school asks you, as a PE teacher, to design an intervention. Considering the condition, which of the following programs is MOST effective to improve posture in the long term?
A) Ignoring the condition unless pain worsens
B) Use of a neck brace for long hours daily
C) Neck and upper back strengthening combined with posture awareness
D) Sleeping on the stomach for comfort
- 47. A corporate wellness program requires you to develop a strategy to reduce postural problems caused by long hours at the computer. Which plan would you implement?
A) Distribute soft cushions for comfort
B) Encourage employees to work longer hours to “adapt” to the stress
C) Require employees to wear posture braces daily
D) Provide daily posture checks, ergonomic chairs, and scheduled breaks with exercises
- 48. A school nurse reports that many students faint during PE due to skipping meals. As the PE teacher, which recommendation is MOST appropriate for ensuring safe participation?
A) Recommend eating balanced meals before class
B) Advise students to drink only water without food
C) Require fasting before PE to “train the body”
D) Ignore the issue unless severe cases happen
- 49. A patient diagnosed with lordosis is advised by friends to avoid all physical activities. As a PE professional, how would you evaluate this advice?
A) Correct, cushions are enough for permanent correction
B) Partially effective, but posture education and breaks are still necessary
C) Wrong, pain should be ignored until it goes away
D) Effective because soft chairs always solve back problems
- 50. A student suffering from flat feet decides to continue sports without any support or corrective training. As a PE teacher, how would you evaluate this choice?
A) Neutral, since posture deviations don’t affect activity
B) Risky, because ignoring flat feet can lead to pain and injury
C) Acceptable, since flat feet never cause problems
D) Correct, because flat feet improve on their own
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