General Health and Sports Federation Overview

Flashcards covering sports federations, ancient Olympics history, digestive system organs, blood components, brain anatomy, and major muscle groups.

What is the world football federation and who is its president?

FIFA; President: Gianni Infantino

What is the world volleyball federation and who is its president?

FIVB; President: Fabio Azevedo

What is the function of the mouth in the digestive system?

Chews food and mixes it with saliva to begin digestion.

What is the function of the esophagus?

Moves food from the mouth to the stomach.

How does the stomach break down food?

Using acids and enzymes.

Which organ absorbs most nutrients?

Small Intestine

What are the two main functions of the large intestine?

Absorbs water and forms feces.

What is the function of the rectum?

Stores feces before elimination.

What is the function of the anus?

Controls the release of feces from the body.

Where and when did the Ancient Olympics begin?

In 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.

What do red blood cells carry?

Oxygen around the body.

What is the function of white blood cells?

Fight infection and disease.

What do platelets do?

Help blood clot.

What is the function of plasma?

Transports blood cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste.

Name the three types of blood vessels and their functions.

Arteries (carry blood away from the heart), Veins (carry blood back to the heart), and Capillaries (tiny vessels for exchange of oxygen and nutrients).

What is a neuron?

A nerve cell that carries messages throughout the body.

What are the three main parts of the brain?

Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and Brain Stem (Medulla).

What functions are controlled by the Cerebrum?

Thinking, memory, learning, and movement.

What is the primary function of the Cerebellum?

Balance and coordination.

What are the functions of the Brain Stem (Medulla)?

Controls breathing, heartbeat, and other automatic functions.

Where are the Biceps and Triceps located?

Biceps are at the front of the upper arm; Triceps are at the back of the upper arm.

Match these muscles to their locations: Deltoids, Pectorals, and Abdominals.

Deltoids: Shoulders; Pectorals: Chest; Abdominals: Stomach area.

Where are the Latissimus Dorsi muscles found?

The back.

Where are the Quadriceps and Hamstrings located?

Quadriceps are at the front of the thigh; Hamstrings are at the back of the thigh.

What are the common names for the Gluteals and Gastrocnemius?

Gluteals: Buttocks; Gastrocnemius: Calf.