Anatomy And Physiology Level II (Mix Questions From Mock Papers)
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Anatomy is a branch of biology that studies the structure and relationship between body parts. Physiology, on the other hand, is the study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole. How conversant are you when it comes to the two disciplines? Take our test to find out.
- 1.Which of the following blood vessels carries blood towards the heart?
- A.
Arteries
- B.
Veins
- C.
The Aorta
- D.
Capillaries
- 2.Diastolic blood pressure is a measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of the:
- A.
Arteries whilst the heart contracts
- B.
Arteries whilst the heart relaxes
- C.
Veins whilst the heart relaxes
- D.
Veins whilst the heart contracts
- 3.During exhalation the diaphragm:
- A.
Contracts and moves down
- B.
Contracts and moves up
- C.
Relaxes and moves up
- D.
Relaxes and moves down
- 4.Which of the following gases diffuses into the alveoli from the capillaries to be exhaled?
- A.
Carbon Dioxide
- B.
Nitrogen
- C.
Carbon Monoxide
- D.
Oxygen
- 5.What is the name of the air sacs that are located at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs?
- A.
Bronchi
- B.
Trachea
- C.
Cilia
- D.
Alveoli
- 6.Which of the following description is describing an irregular bone?
- A.
Curved to help absorb stress from the body
- B.
Have complex shapes
- C.
Almost equal in width and length, cube shape
- D.
Thin, give protection to internal organs, provide sites for muscle attachment
- 7.Which joint action is taking place when the palm turns upwards?
- A.
Pronation
- B.
Supination
- C.
Abduction
- D.
Adduction
- 8.Which of the following is a component of muscle structure?
- A.
Synovial Membrane
- B.
Periosteum
- C.
The epiphysis
- D.
Sarcomere
- 9.Which one of these is a type of voluntary muscle?
- A.
Gastrointestinal
- B.
Heart Muscle
- C.
Biceps
- D.
Capillaries
- 10.According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), hypertension is considered severe if:
- A.
Systolic blood pressure is 160 mmHg or higher or diastolic blood pressure is 100 mmHg or higher
- B.
Systolic blood pressure is 140 mmHg or higher or diastolic blood pressure is 90 mmHg or higher
- C.
Systolic blood pressure is 150 mmHg or higher or diastolic blood pressure is 110 mmHg or higher
- D.
Systolic blood pressure is 180 mmHg or higher or diastolic blood pressure is 110 mmHg or higher
- 11.Where are the lungs located in relation to the diaphragm?
- A.
In front
- B.
Behind
- C.
Above
- D.
Below
- 12.
- A.
12
- B.
16
- C.
18
- D.
21
- 13.What type of bone is the coccyx?
- A.
Irregular
- B.
Sesamoid
- C.
Flat
- D.
Short
- 14.Which of the following describes the passage of air through the respiratory tract?
- A.
Trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, pharynx, larynx, alveoli
- B.
Bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, pharynx, larynx, alveoli
- C.
Larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
- D.
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
- 15.Which one is a sesamoid bone?
- A.
Patella
- B.
Femur
- C.
Ribs
- D.
Carpals
- 16.Which part of a long bone is the diaphysis?
- A.
The central canal
- B.
The shaft
- C.
The end
- D.
The outer membrane
- 17.Which region of the spine has the least potential movement?
- A.
Thoracic
- B.
Lumbar
- C.
Sacral
- D.
Cervical
- 18.Circumduction is available at which of the following synovial joints?
- A.
Shoulder
- B.
Knee
- C.
Spine
- D.
Elbow
- 19.Which of the following joints permits dorsi flexion and plantar flexion to occur?
- A.
Shoulder
- B.
Hip
- C.
Ankle
- D.
Spine
- 20.Which type of muscle tissue is found in the digestive system?
- A.
Smooth
- B.
Cardiac
- C.
Skeletal
- D.
Striated
- 21.Which of the following affects the strength of a muscle contraction?
- A.
The amount of fat stored in the muscle
- B.
The number of motor units recruited
- C.
The range of movement at the working joint
- D.
The amount of glycogen stored in the muscle
- 22.Regular aerobic exercise can improve motor fitness by:
- A.
Enhancing the growth of new connections within the nervous system
- B.
Reducing synchronous recruitment of motor units
- C.
Improving the ability to store glycogen and fat as fuels for exercise
- D.
Increasing the proportion of type II muscle fibres
- 23.Which nervous system is responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response that speeds up the heart rate?
- A.
Central
- B.
Sympathetic
- C.
Motor
- D.
Parasympathetic
- 24.Which of the following activities would use the ATP-PC system as its primary source of energy?
- A.
50 metre sprint
- B.
500 metre row
- C.
Marathon
- D.
5 mile jog
- 25.In the process of ossification what does bone develop from:
- A.
Bone Marrow
- B.
Synovial fluid
- C.
Ligaments
- D.
Cartilage
- 26.The risk of growth plate injuries is a special consideration when working with:
- A.
Disabled people
- B.
Ante/post natal women
- C.
Older adults (aged 50 plus)
- D.
Children agred (14-16)
- 27.What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
- A.
An energy-producing/storing molecule yielded during the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
- B.
An energy system used for endurance-based training
- C.
An acid that supports the break-down of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the stomach
- D.
The precursor to lactic acid production and DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness)
- 28.Which of the following is part of the pelvic floor?
- A.
Levator ani
- B.
Gracilis
- C.
Uterus
- D.
Bladder
- 29.What will happen to slow twitch muscle fibres as a result of long term endurance training?
- A.
They will use less oxygen
- B.
They will develop more mitochondria
- C.
They will fatigue more quickly
- D.
Metabolic activity will decrease
- 30.Energy produced from the phosphocreatine energy system will last approximately?
- A.
15 seconds
- B.
30 seconds
- C.
60 seconds
- D.
90 seconds
- 31.Which of the following is the antagonist during a calf raise?
- A.
Tibialis anterior
- B.
The hamstrings
- C.
The quadriceps
- D.
Gastrocnemius
- 32.Which of the following is an anterior skeletal muscle/muscle group?
- A.
Trapezius
- B.
Rhomboid
- C.
Illiopsoas
- D.
Triceps
- 33.What is the name given to a unit of myofibrils repeated within skeletal muscle?
- A.
Sacromere
- B.
Actin
- C.
Myosin head
- D.
Muscle fibre
- 34.Which of the following muscles is contracting eccentrically during the lowering phase of a lateral raise?
- A.
Latissimus dorsi
- B.
Erector spinae
- C.
Triceps
- D.
Medial deltiods
- 35.The role of motor neurons is to transmit nerve impulses:
- A.
To the brain to stimulate information processing
- B.
From the senses to the central nervous system
- C.
To muscles to bring about movement
- D.
From pain receptors to muscles
- 36.Which of the following is a neuromuscular adaptation to high-intensity short duration exercise?
- A.
Increase in type I muscle fibres and improved resistance to fatigue
- B.
Frequency of nerve impulses to motor units increases
- C.
Improved protein storage and availability as a fuel for exercise
- D.
Reduced synchronous recruitment of motor units
- 37.The role of motor neurons is to transmit nerve impulses
- A.
To the brain to stimulate information processing
- B.
From the senses to the central nervous system
- C.
To muscles to bring about movement
- D.
From pain receptors to muscles
- 38.Which bones meet to form a pivot joint?
- A.
Femur and tibia
- B.
Radius and ulna
- C.
Clavicle and humerus
- D.
Pelvis and hip
- 39.What effect does regular weight-bearing exercise have on joints?
- A.
Increased ligament strength
- B.
Increased mitochondria density
- C.
Increased joint friction
- D.
Increased joint volume
- 40.What is the function of actin and myosin filaments?
- A.
Muscle fibre breakdown
- B.
Energy production
- C.
Muscle Contraction
- D.
Regeneration of ATP
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