Practice IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) Topic B.1.2 Structure and Function of Connective Tissues and Joints with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for B.1.2 Structure and Function of Connective Tissues and Joints and mirrors Paper 1A, 1B, 2 style where relevant.
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What type of joint is shown in the image?
Based on the diagram and your understanding of training adaptations, which structure is most likely to exhibit increased collagen cross-linking and tensile strength after consistent resistance training?
Which specialized connective tissue acts as the mechanical link required to convert the tension produced by a contracting muscle into the actual displacement of a bone?
During a squat, the knee mainly performs flexion and extension. Which type of synovial joint is the knee?
The mechanical properties of connective tissues are related to their functions. The figure shows the ultimate tensile strength of four connective tissues. The table shows how much each tissue can stretch before failure (its extensibility).
Figure: Ultimate tensile strength of four connective tissues
Table: Extensibility of the connective tissues
| Connective tissue | Extensibility (% stretch before failure) |
|---|---|
| Bone | 2 |
| Tendon | 8 |
| Ligament | 12 |
| Cartilage | 15 |
Using the figure, state the connective tissue with the greatest tensile strength.
Using the figure, state the ultimate tensile strength of tendon.
Using the table, compare the extensibility of tendon and ligament.
Using the data, explain how the properties of tendons suit their function.
Using the data, explain how the properties of ligaments suit their function.
Cartilage has the lowest tensile strength in the figure. Outline its function at a joint.