Anatomy And Physiology Level II (Mix Questions From Mock Papers)

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Anatomy And Physiology Level II (Mix Questions From Mock Papers) - Quiz

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.

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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.

What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in exhaled air?
- 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