phys ed part 10

Question 1

three types of muscle tissue

Answer 1

cardiac
skeletal
smooth

Question 2

two proteins that are essential for muscle cell contraction

Answer 2

actin
myosin

Question 3

heart rate

Answer 3

number of beats the heart makes per minute (measured in bpm)

Question 4

function of the epiglottis

Answer 4

prevents food from entering the trachea

Question 5

the __ contains vocal cords that help produce sounds

Answer 5

larynx

Question 6

role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system

Answer 6

separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

Question 7

main parts of the respiratory system and their functions

Answer 7

mouth: connects the pharynx to nose
nose: filters the primary entrance
pharynx: connects nose to larynx
larynx: produces voice in vocal cords
trachea: connects larynx to bronchi
bronchi: airway to lungs
bronchioles: airway ending in alveoli
alveoli: oxygen exchanges take place
lungs: contain bronchioles & alveoli