SS1 Third Term HPE Past Questions and Answers

Question: Which of the following activities is classified as an aerobic exercise?

 

a) Weightlifting

b) Sprinting

c) Yoga

d) High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Answer: c) Yoga

Question: What is the purpose of the circulatory system in the human body?

 

a) Pumping air

b) Regulating body temperature

c) Transporting nutrients and oxygen

d) Producing hormones

Answer: c) Transporting nutrients and oxygen

Question: In which part of the digestive system does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

 

a) Stomach

b) Liver

c) Small intestine

d) Large intestine

Answer: c) Small intestine

Question: Which of the following is a key component of good posture?

 

a) Slouched shoulders

b) Arched back

c) Straight spine

d) Head tilted forward

Answer: c) Straight spine

Question: What is the primary function of the adrenal glands?

 

a) Regulating blood sugar

b) Producing adrenaline

c) Filtering blood

d) Storing bile

Answer: b) Producing adrenaline

Question: Which nutrient is essential for the repair and growth of tissues in the body?

 

a) Fats

b) Proteins

c) Carbohydrates

d) Vitamins

Answer: b) Proteins

Question: What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?

 

a) Pumping blood

b) Exchanging gases

c) Digesting food

d) Filtering air

Answer: b) Exchanging gases

Question: Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

 

a) Cerebrum

b) Cerebellum

c) Medulla oblongata

d) Hypothalamus

Answer: c) Medulla oblongata

Question: What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

 

a) Producing bile

b) Storing bile

c) Filtering blood

d) Absorbing nutrients

Answer: b) Storing bile

Question: Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity on mental health?

 

a) Increased stress levels

b) Improved mood and reduced anxiety

c) Decreased sleep quality

d) Slower cognitive function

Answer: b) Improved mood and reduced anxiety

Question: What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

 

a) Pumping blood

b) Fighting infections and removing toxins

c) Absorbing nutrients

d) Regulating body temperature

Answer: b) Fighting infections and removing toxins

Question: Which of the following is a micronutrient essential for the formation of red blood cells?

 

a) Iron

b) Calcium

c) Vitamin C

d) Potassium

Answer: a) Iron

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

 

a) Improve flexibility

b) Increase heart rate

c) Reduce muscle soreness

d) Enhance muscle strength

Answer: a) Improve flexibility

Question: Which joint allows movement in all directions and is commonly found in the shoulder?

 

a) Hinge joint

b) Ball and socket joint

c) Pivot joint

d) Gliding joint

Answer: b) Ball and socket joint

Question: What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?

 

a) Provide quick energy

b) Build and repair tissues

c) Regulate body temperature

d) Enhance immune function

Answer: a) Provide quick energy

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

 

a) The ability to lift heavy weights

b) Range of motion in joints

c) Cardiovascular endurance

d) Muscle strength

Answer: b) Range of motion in joints

Question: Which of the following is a voluntary muscle action?

 

a) Blinking

b) Digestion

c) Heartbeat

d) Breathing

Answer: a) Blinking

Question: What is the primary function of the spleen in the human body?

 

a) Filtration of blood and storage of platelets

b) Digestion of carbohydrates

c) Production of insulin

d) Regulation of body temperature

Answer: a) Filtration of blood and storage of platelets

Question: Which type of exercise helps improve bone density?

 

a) Aerobic exercise

b) Strength training

c) Flexibility exercises

d) Balance exercises

Answer: b) Strength training

Question: What is the significance of warming up before engaging in physical activity?

 

a) Prevent muscle stiffness

b) Redu

ce flexibility

c) Increase heart rate abruptly

d) Boost fatigue during exercise

Answer: a) Prevent muscle stiffness