Lesson 7.5.3
7.5.3 Medical technology and performance-enhancing substances Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Biology, Unit 7
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is a key advantage of keyhole surgery compared to traditional open surgery?
- Zero infection risk
- No anaesthetic needed
- Faster recovery time
- Lower equipment cost
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What is the primary function of a prosthetic device in sport?
- Delivers extra oxygen
- Replaces missing limbs
- Prevents joint inflammation
- Monitors heart rate
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Which prosthetic technology enables amputee athletes to compete in sprinting events?
- Pacemakers
- Keyhole repairs
- Hydrogel implants
- Carbon-fibre blades
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Which hormone stimulates bone marrow to produce extra red blood cells?
- Growth hormone
- Insulin
- Testosterone
- Erythropoietin
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How does erythropoietin enhance athletic performance in endurance events?
- Reduces heart rate
- Increases oxygen transport
- Prevents lactic acid
- Increases muscle mass
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Which natural hormone are anabolic steroids structurally related to?
- Oestrogen
- Testosterone
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
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Why is being unnatural an insufficient argument alone to ban performance-enhancing substances?
- All substances natural
- Steroids cause harm
- Sports are natural
- Medicines are synthetic
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Which ethical viewpoint favours allowing performance-enhancing drugs based on individual choice?
- Utilitarianism
- Absolutism
- Paternalism
- Libertarianism
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Which key principle is most directly violated by using performance-enhancing drugs?
- Cost efficiency
- Athlete popularity
- Media rights
- Fair competition
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Which long-term cardiovascular risk is associated with anabolic steroid abuse?
- Bradycardia
- High blood pressure
- Hypoglycaemia
- Low cholesterol
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How does erythropoietin (EPO) directly improve performance in endurance athletes?
- Decreased heart rate
- Lower blood pressure
- Higher erythrocyte count
- Higher blood glucose
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Which statistical test is used to compare the means of two independent groups?
- Student's t-test
- Chi-squared test
- Spearman's rank test
- Standard deviation
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What is a major advantage of keyhole surgery compared to traditional open surgery?
- Longer hospital stay
- Greater blood loss
- Higher infection risk
- Less tissue damage
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What is the primary purpose of a medical treatment compared to performance enhancement?
- Restoring normal function
- Exceeding natural capacity
- Increasing peak speed
- Maximising muscle mass
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How does an increased red blood cell count directly enhance aerobic endurance?
- Increased oxygen delivery
- Reduced blood pressure
- Faster impulse conduction
- Increased glucose uptake
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What is a primary ethical concern regarding advanced prosthetic devices in competitive sport?
- Increased infection risk
- Unfair mechanical advantage
- Reduced athlete mobility
- Lower energy efficiency
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Why does keyhole surgery result in faster recovery times than open surgery?
- No infection risk
- Smaller incision size
- Faster bone growth
- Complete pain prevention
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What experimental procedure is used to reduce investigator bias when allocating participants?
- Standard deviation
- Convenience sampling
- Randomisation
- Self-selection
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What is the main ethical argument against allowing performance-enhancing drugs in sports?
- Reduces spectator interest
- Prevents athlete injury
- Creates unfair advantage
- Increases training costs
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What is the primary function of a prosthetic limb for an amputee athlete?
- Increasing heart rate
- Stimulating hormone release
- Restoring lost function
- Preventing muscle decay
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