Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology – Practice exam 2

1. What is the function of the aortic valve?

2. Which area of the body is supplied with blood via coronary circulation?

3. Which of the following will increase as a result of arteriosclerosis?

4. Which of the following is mostly likely to occur if the breath is held whilst exercising?

5. Which of the following is a benefit which results from regular endurance/aerobic training?

6. What is a myofibril?

7. What is the name of the thicker of the two protein filaments involved in muscular contraction

8. When a myosin head attaches to an actin filament the resulting connection is known as a

9. Which of the following muscles attaches onto both the scapula and the radius?

10. Onto which 2 bones does the sartorius muscle attach?

11. When performing side lying leg abduction which of the following muscles is the fixator?

12. Through which anatomical plane does the leg move when stepping forward?

13. Which of the following muscles contributes to extension of the vertebral column?

14. Why does the shoulder joint carry a higher risk of injury than the hip?

15. What movement occurs at the ankle when standing on tip-toe?

16. How many bones form one half of the pelvis?

17. What is the thoraco-lumbar fascia?

18. If the spine is insufficiently stabilised which of the following is likely to occur when extending the hip?

19. Which is the most likely effect that abdominal adiposity will have on movement efficiency?

20. Which of the following postural deviations carries the greatest risk of causing excessive pressure on the intervertebral discs?

21. Which of the following statements about core stability training is correct?

22. Which of the following methods of stretching requires an isometric contraction applied against resistance?

23. Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the interpretation of any messages received via nerves?

24. Which of the following would slow down breathing rate?

25. Which one of the following cellular structures allows waste products to enter/leave the cell?

26. A synapse is

27. What is the role of a motor unit?

28. Which of the following is a key factor in determining the strength of a muscle contraction?

29. When the stretch reflex is activated in the quadriceps, the quadriceps

30. A concentric contraction of which of the following muscle groups would utilise ‘reciprocal inhibition’ to help stretch the quadriceps

32. Which of the following is a key benefit of improved neuromuscular co-ordination?

33. The level of blood glucose is lowered following a meal by the action of

34. Which of the following is an endocrine gland?

35. Which of the following glands is situated at the base of the brain?

36. Which hormones are responsible for regulating the stress response?

37. The phosphocreatine system is the main contributor of energy when performing

38. What is the approximate blood lactate level, in mmol, at the anaerobic threshold?

39. Which of the following is an indication of a successful cardiovascular performance programme?

40. Which of the following describes ‘glycolysis’?