DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank
1.2. The muscular system
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[N/A]Directly related questions
- 20N.2.SL.tz0.2a: Identify the massaged muscle with the greatest stiffness post-run.
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20N.2.SL.tz0.2b:
Calculate the difference in stiffness, in N m–1, between massaged muscle and placebo post-massage for the muscle identified in 2(a).
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.7a:
Outline one type of muscle tissue.
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20N.2.SL.tz0.6b:
Outline one type of muscle tissue.
- 20N.2.SL.tz0.2c: Deduce the effect of post-exercise massage on muscle stiffness at 72 hours post-massage.
- 20N.2.HL:.tz0.3d: State the anatomical location of the iliopsoas.
- 21M.2.SL.tz0.6d: During the weeks of training prior to the journey, the hiker’s leg muscles increased in...
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.2: Which statement is correct about the insertion of a skeletal muscle? A. The attachment of a...
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.3: The diagram shows the skeletal muscles in the anterior upper leg. Which muscle is labelled...
- 21N.1.SL.tz0.3: Which defines the origin of a muscle? A. The attachment of a muscle tendon to a stationary...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.2: Which describes hypertrophy? A. A decrease in the size of a muscle fibre usually caused by a...
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22M.2.SL.tz0.3c:
The diagram shows skeletal muscle.
[Source: HENNING DALHOFF/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY.]
Identify the parts labelled A and B.
A:
B:
- 22M.2.SL.tz0.5a: Distinguish the characteristics of smooth and cardiac muscle.
- 22M.2.SL.tz0.4c: Outline three general features of muscle tissue.
- 22M.2.HL:.tz0.12a: Distinguish the characteristics of smooth and cardiac muscle.
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16N.2.SL.tz0.5a:
Outline the structural components of skeletal muscle.
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.4: Which muscles form the quadriceps femoris? A. Rectus femoris, vastus intermedialis, vastus...
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.3a: List two general characteristics common to muscle tissue.
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17M.2.SL.tz0.6a:
Outline two characteristics common to muscle tissue.
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.3: Which muscle is on the anterior region of the body? A. Soleus B. Pectoralis C. Biceps...
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17N.1.SL.tz0.3:
What is the structure labelled X on the sarcomere in the diagram below?
[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2017]
A. Z line
B. Myofibril
C. Myosin filament
D. Actin filament
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.2: What is the definition of the term insertion of a muscle? A. The attachment of a muscle tendon...
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18N.1.SL.tz0.3:
What muscle is labelled X in the diagram below?
[Source: adapted from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sartorius_3D.gif, BodyParts3D,
© The Database Center for Life Science licensed under CC Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 Japan.]A. Iliopsoas
B. Sartorius
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Vastus intermedialis
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.3b.i:
Identify the origin and insertion for the rectus femoris.
[Source: Copyright 2003-2004 University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. All rights reserved including all
photographs and images. No re-use, re-distribution or commercial use without prior written permission of the authors and
the University of Washington. Musculoskeletal images are from the University of Washington ‘Musculoskeletal Atlas:
A Musculoskeletal Atlas of the Human Body” by Carol Teitz, M.D. and Dan Graney, Ph.D.]Origin:
Insertion:
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.3a: State the general characteristic common to muscle tissue that allows the muscle to stretch and...
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.4a: Distinguish between the three different types of muscle.
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18N.2.SL.tz0.2a:
State the general characteristic common to muscle tissue that allows the muscle to stretch and return to its original resting length.
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.2: An athlete’s broken leg is immobilized in a cast. Which muscle characteristic causes...
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.3: What is the muscle labelled X in the diagram? A. Abdominus rectus B. External...
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19M.2.SL.tz0.3b:
Define the term origin of a muscle.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.3b:
Define the term origin of a muscle.
- 19N.2.HL:.tz0.3a.i: State the names of the muscles at X and Y. X: Y:
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19N.2.SL.tz0.7d:
Outline the characteristics of muscle.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.3b.i:
The diagram shows a skeletal muscle.
[Source: adapted from sportsinjuryclinic.net]
Identify the structures X and Y in the diagram.
X:
Y:
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.2:
The diagram shows a sarcomere. What are the structures labelled X?
[Source: used with permission of Wiley & Sons – Books, adapted from Principles of anatomy and physiology,
by Tortora, Gerard J., Grabowski, Sandra Reynolds, 2003, permission conveyed through Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.]A. Myofibril
B. Endomysium
C. Actin
D. Myosin
Sub sections and their related questions
1.2.1. Outline the general characteristics common to muscle tissue.
- 16M.2.SL.tz0.3a: List two general characteristics common to muscle tissue.
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17M.2.SL.tz0.6a:
Outline two characteristics common to muscle tissue.
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.2: An athlete’s broken leg is immobilized in a cast. Which muscle characteristic causes...
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18N.2.SL.tz0.2a:
State the general characteristic common to muscle tissue that allows the muscle to stretch and return to its original resting length.
- 18N.2.HL:.tz0.3a: State the general characteristic common to muscle tissue that allows the muscle to stretch and...
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19N.2.SL.tz0.7d:
Outline the characteristics of muscle.
- 21M.2.SL.tz0.6d: During the weeks of training prior to the journey, the hiker’s leg muscles increased in...
- 21N.1.HL:.tz0.2: Which describes hypertrophy? A. A decrease in the size of a muscle fibre usually caused by a...
- 22M.2.SL.tz0.4c: Outline three general features of muscle tissue.
1.2.2. Distinguish between the different types of muscle.
- 18N.2.SL.tz0.4a: Distinguish between the three different types of muscle.
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20N.2.SL.tz0.6b:
Outline one type of muscle tissue.
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20N.2.HL:.tz0.7a:
Outline one type of muscle tissue.
- 22M.2.SL.tz0.5a: Distinguish the characteristics of smooth and cardiac muscle.
- 22M.2.HL:.tz0.12a: Distinguish the characteristics of smooth and cardiac muscle.
1.2.3. Annotate the structure of skeletal muscle.
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17N.1.SL.tz0.3:
What is the structure labelled X on the sarcomere in the diagram below?
[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2017]
A. Z line
B. Myofibril
C. Myosin filament
D. Actin filament
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16N.2.SL.tz0.5a:
Outline the structural components of skeletal muscle.
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19N.2.HL:.tz0.3b.i:
The diagram shows a skeletal muscle.
[Source: adapted from sportsinjuryclinic.net]
Identify the structures X and Y in the diagram.
X:
Y:
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19N.1.HL:.tz0.2:
The diagram shows a sarcomere. What are the structures labelled X?
[Source: used with permission of Wiley & Sons – Books, adapted from Principles of anatomy and physiology,
by Tortora, Gerard J., Grabowski, Sandra Reynolds, 2003, permission conveyed through Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.]A. Myofibril
B. Endomysium
C. Actin
D. Myosin
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22M.2.SL.tz0.3c:
The diagram shows skeletal muscle.
[Source: HENNING DALHOFF/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY.]
Identify the parts labelled A and B.
A:
B:
1.2.4. Define the terms origin and
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.2: What is the definition of the term insertion of a muscle? A. The attachment of a muscle tendon...
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19M.2.SL.tz0.3b:
Define the term origin of a muscle.
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19M.2.HL:.tz0.3b:
Define the term origin of a muscle.
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18N.2.HL:.tz0.3b.i:
Identify the origin and insertion for the rectus femoris.
[Source: Copyright 2003-2004 University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. All rights reserved including all
photographs and images. No re-use, re-distribution or commercial use without prior written permission of the authors and
the University of Washington. Musculoskeletal images are from the University of Washington ‘Musculoskeletal Atlas:
A Musculoskeletal Atlas of the Human Body” by Carol Teitz, M.D. and Dan Graney, Ph.D.]Origin:
Insertion:
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.2: Which statement is correct about the insertion of a skeletal muscle? A. The attachment of a...
- 21N.1.SL.tz0.3: Which defines the origin of a muscle? A. The attachment of a muscle tendon to a stationary...
1.2.5. Identify the location of skeletal muscles in various regions of the body.
- 17M.1.SL.tz0.4: Which muscles form the quadriceps femoris? A. Rectus femoris, vastus intermedialis, vastus...
- 16N.1.SL.tz0.3: Which muscle is on the anterior region of the body? A. Soleus B. Pectoralis C. Biceps...
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18N.1.SL.tz0.3:
What muscle is labelled X in the diagram below?
[Source: adapted from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sartorius_3D.gif, BodyParts3D,
© The Database Center for Life Science licensed under CC Attribution-Share Alike 2.1 Japan.]A. Iliopsoas
B. Sartorius
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Vastus intermedialis
- 19M.1.SL.tz0.3: What is the muscle labelled X in the diagram? A. Abdominus rectus B. External...
- 19N.2.HL:.tz0.3a.i: State the names of the muscles at X and Y. X: Y:
- 20N.2.SL.tz0.2a: Identify the massaged muscle with the greatest stiffness post-run.
-
20N.2.SL.tz0.2b:
Calculate the difference in stiffness, in N m–1, between massaged muscle and placebo post-massage for the muscle identified in 2(a).
- 20N.2.SL.tz0.2c: Deduce the effect of post-exercise massage on muscle stiffness at 72 hours post-massage.
- 20N.2.HL:.tz0.3d: State the anatomical location of the iliopsoas.
- 21M.1.SL.tz0.3: The diagram shows the skeletal muscles in the anterior upper leg. Which muscle is labelled...
