Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Fitness Level 2 L/508/5203 MOCK PAPER Flashcards
1
Q
- During exhalation, where does air flow to immediately after leaving the
bronchioles?
A Alveoli
B Capillaries
C Bronchi
D Trachea
A
- During exhalation, where does air flow to immediately after leaving the
bronchioles?
A Alveoli
B Capillaries
C Bronchi
D Trachea
2
Q
- Which movement is possible at a hinge joint?
A Elevation
B Extension
C Protraction
D Circumduction
A
- Which movement is possible at a hinge joint?
A Elevation
B Extension
C Protraction
D Circumduction
3
Q
- How many phosphate molecules are there in adenosine triphosphate, the
energy currency of the body?
A Three
B Four
C Five
D Six
A
- How many phosphate molecules are there in adenosine triphosphate, the
energy currency of the body?
A Three
B Four
C Five
D Six
4
Q
- Which of the following is a long-term effect of weight-bearing exercise on
the skeletal system?
A Risk of osteoporosis is increased
B Bone strength is reduced
C Risk of osteoporosis is reduced
D Bone length is increased
A
- Which of the following is a long-term effect of weight-bearing exercise on
the skeletal system?
A Risk of osteoporosis is increased
B Bone strength is reduced
C Risk of osteoporosis is reduced
D Bone length is increased
5
Q
- Prior to ossification, what is the foetal skeleton mostly made up of?
A Hyaline cartilage
B Elastic cartilage
C Cancellous bone
D Compact bone
A
- Prior to ossification, what is the foetal skeleton mostly made up of?
A Hyaline cartilage
B Elastic cartilage
C Cancellous bone
D Compact bone
6
Q
- The right ventricle receives blood from where?
A Vena cava
B Left ventricle
C Left atrium
D Right atrium
A
- The right ventricle receives blood from where?
A Vena cava
B Left ventricle
C Left atrium
D Right atrium
7
Q
- During a side bend, what action takes place at the spine?
A Horizontal flexion
B Lateral flexion
C Flexion
D Dorsiflexion
A
- During a side bend, what action takes place at the spine?
A Horizontal flexion
B Lateral flexion
C Flexion
D Dorsiflexion
8
Q
- What type of joint is found between the pubic bones of the pelvis?
A Cartilaginous
B Fibrous
C Pivot
D Synovial
A
- What type of joint is found between the pubic bones of the pelvis?
A Cartilaginous
B Fibrous
C Pivot
D Synovial
9
Q
- How many atria are there in the heart?
A One
B Two
C Three
D Four
A
- How many atria are there in the heart?
A One
B Two
C Three
D Four
10
Q
- Which muscle fibres produce low levels of force but are slow to fatigue?
A Slow twitch fibres
B Type 2a fibres
C Type 2 fibres
D Fast twitch fibres
A
- Which muscle fibres produce low levels of force but are slow to fatigue?
A Slow twitch fibres
B Type 2a fibres
C Type 2 fibres
D Fast twitch fibres
11
Q
- How can the all or none law be described?
A Stimulation of a sensory unit results in the contraction of all its muscle
fibres
B Every fibre in a muscle is stimulated to contract by the same motor neuron
C Every fibre in a muscle is stimulated to contract by the same sensory
neuron
D Stimulation of a motor unit results in the contraction of all its muscle fibres
A
- How can the all or none law be described?
A Stimulation of a sensory unit results in the contraction of all its muscle
fibres
B Every fibre in a muscle is stimulated to contract by the same motor neuron
C Every fibre in a muscle is stimulated to contract by the same sensory
neuron
D Stimulation of a motor unit results in the contraction of all its muscle fibres
12
Q
- Which structure connects bone to bone?
A Ligament
B Tendon
C Epimysium
D Periosteum
A
- Which structure connects bone to bone?
A Ligament
B Tendon
C Epimysium
D Periosteum
13
Q
- As a pregnancy progresses and the size of the foetus increases, what can
happen to a mother’s lower back posture?
A An anterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperkyphosis
B A posterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperlordosis
C An anterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperlordosis
D A posterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperkyphosis
A
- As a pregnancy progresses and the size of the foetus increases, what can
happen to a mother’s lower back posture?
A An anterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperkyphosis
B A posterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperlordosis
C An anterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperlordosis
D A posterior shift in centre of gravity that causes hyperkyphosis
14
Q
- What type of joint is formed by the atlas and axis?
A Gliding
B Pivot
C Saddle
D Hinge
A
- What type of joint is formed by the atlas and axis?
A Gliding
B Pivot
C Saddle
D Hinge
15
Q
- Gaseous exchange occurs in which structure of the lungs?
A Alveoli
B Bronchi
C Bronchioles
D Trachea
A
- Gaseous exchange occurs in which structure of the lungs?
A Alveoli
B Bronchi
C Bronchioles
D Trachea
16
Q
- What is the purpose of the heart?
A To pump oxygenated blood to the lungs
B To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
C To produce energy
D To produce red blood cells
A
- What is the purpose of the heart?
A To pump oxygenated blood to the lungs
B To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
C To produce energy
D To produce red blood cells
17
Q
- When is delayed onset of muscle soreness most likely to occur?
A During a workout
B 5-10 hours after a workout
C 12-72 hours after a workout
D 4-7 days after a workout
A
- When is delayed onset of muscle soreness most likely to occur?
A During a workout
B 5-10 hours after a workout
C 12-72 hours after a workout
D 4-7 days after a workout
18
Q
- Repeated muscular endurance exercise is most likely to have what long-
term effect?
A Adaptation of intermediate fibres to respond like type 1 fibres
B Increased muscle hypertrophy
C Increased muscle atrophy
D Adaptation of intermediate fibres to respond like type 2 fibres
A
- Repeated muscular endurance exercise is most likely to have what long-
term effect?
A Adaptation of intermediate fibres to respond like type 1 fibres
B Increased muscle hypertrophy
C Increased muscle atrophy
D Adaptation of intermediate fibres to respond like type 2 fibres
19
Q
- Which of the following decreases as a consequence of ageing?
A Systolic blood pressure
B Size of motor units
C Residual volume
D Blood vessel extensibility
A
- Which of the following decreases as a consequence of ageing?
A Systolic blood pressure
B Size of motor units
C Residual volume
D Blood vessel extensibility
20
Q
- If the gastrocnemius helps the hamstrings to flex the knee, what role is it
performing?
A Agonist
B Antagonist
C Synergist
D Fixator
A
- If the gastrocnemius helps the hamstrings to flex the knee, what role is it
performing?
A Agonist
B Antagonist
C Synergist
D Fixator