SS1 Second Term HPE Past Questions and Answers

Health and Physical Education (HPE) questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

 

a) Pumping blood

b) Filtering air

c) Controlling vocal cords

d) Assisting in breathing

Answer: d) Assisting in breathing

Question: Which muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

 

a) Biceps

b) Heart

c) Quadriceps

d) Hamstrings

Answer: b) Heart

Question: What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

 

a) Exchange of gases

b) Digestion of food

c) Filtering blood

d) Absorption of nutrients

Answer: a) Exchange of gases

Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy lifestyle?

 

a) Sedentary behavior

b) Balanced diet

c) Irregular sleep patterns

d) Excessive caffeine intake

Answer: b) Balanced diet

Question: What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

 

a) Blood pressure

b) Body fat percentage

c) Height-to-weight ratio

d) Muscle strength

Answer: c) Height-to-weight ratio

Question: Which component of fitness is associated with the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity?

 

a) Flexibility

b) Cardiovascular endurance

c) Muscular strength

d) Power

Answer: b) Cardiovascular endurance

Question: What is the function of the reproductive system in humans?

 

a) Production of hormones

b) Exchange of genetic material

c) Digestion of food

d) Regulation of body temperature

Answer: b) Exchange of genetic material

Question: Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?

 

a) Proteins

b) Carbohydrates

c) Fats

d) Vitamins

Answer: b) Carbohydrates

Question: What is the purpose of stretching exercises before a workout?

 

a) Build muscle mass

b) Increase flexibility

c) Boost cardiovascular endurance

d) Reduce heart rate

Answer: b) Increase flexibility

Question: In the context of physical fitness, what does the term “repetition” refer to?

 

a) Number of exercises

b) Duration of the workout

c) Number of times an exercise is repeated

d) Resting time between sets

Answer: c) Number of times an exercise is repeated

Question: Which of the following is an example of an anaerobic exercise?

 

a) Jogging

b) Weightlifting

c) Swimming

d) Cycling

Answer: b) Weightlifting

Question: What is the importance of hydration during physical activity?

 

a) Improve digestion

b) Prevent muscle cramps

c) Boost metabolism

d) Enhance sleep quality

Answer: b) Prevent muscle cramps

Question: Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in the endocrine system?

 

a) Liver

b) Pancreas

c) Thyroid

d) Adrenal glands

Answer: b) Pancreas

Question: What is the primary function of the triceps muscle?

 

a) Flex the arm

b) Extend the arm

c) Rotate the arm

d) Abduct the arm

Answer: b) Extend the arm

Question: Which type of joint is found in the knee?

 

a) Hinge joint

b) Ball and socket joint

c) Pivot joint

d) Gliding joint

Answer: a) Hinge joint

Question: What is the primary purpose of cool-down exercises after a workout?

 

a) Increase heart rate

b) Improve flexibility

c) Build muscle strength

d) Reduce the risk of injury

Answer: d) Reduce the risk of injury

Question: In weight training, what is the term for the maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can generate?

 

a) Repetition

b) Endurance

c) Strength

d) Flexibility

Answer: c) Strength

Question: Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?

 

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin C

c) Vitamin D

d) Vitamin K

Answer: c) Vitamin D

Question: What is the purpose of the warm-up phase before engaging in physical activity?

 

a) Increase heart rate

b) Boost endurance

c) Enhance focus and alertness

d) Reduce body temperature

Answer: c) Enhance focus and alertness

Question: What is the main function of the small intestine in the di

gestive system?

 

a) Absorb nutrients

b) Produce enzymes

c) Store bile

d) Filter toxins

Answer: a) Absorb nutrients