Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology Mock Exam

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The following Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology Mock Exam is provided as a FREE resource for any student working towards a health and fitness industry qualification that contains this exam, including personal training courses, yoga qualifications, Pilates qualifications and exercise referral.

This exam includes questions that cover a broad-range of knowledge and understanding across multiple subject areas, including the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine system, energy systems and bioenergetics.

There are 40 multiple-choice questions and you are required to answer 28 correctly to pass the exam.

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Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology Mock Exam

1/40: Which of the following valves controls backflow of blood between the right atrium and ventricle?

A

Tricuspid

B

Bicuspid

C

Aortic

D

Pulmonary

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2/40: Which of the following circulatory systems is responsible for delivering oxygen to the myocardium?

A

Pulmonary circulation

B

Coronary circulation

C

Systemic circulation

D

Blood system

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3/40: A hardening and stiffening of the artery wall is referred to as what?

A

Ischemia

B

Stenosis

C

Arteriosclerosis

D

Atherosclerosis

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4/40: Which of the following would occur during a prolonged Valsalva maneuver?

A

Drop in blood pressure

B

Heart rate slows down

C

Reduced intra abdominal pressure

D

Blood pressure stabilises

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5/40: Which of the following adaptations would occur as a result of regular cardiovascular training?

A

Decreased blood volume

B

Decreased size of alveoli

C

Increased lactic acid production

D

Increased use of physiological dead space

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6/40: Which of the following statements best describes a cross-bridge?

A

The attachment of the actin heads to a myosin filament

B

The release of calcium within a muscle

C

The attachment of troponin to tropomyosin

D

The attachment of the myosin heads to the actin filament

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7/40: Which of the following muscles attaches to the pubis and the medial surface of the tibia?

A

Pectineus

B

Gracilis

C

Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)

D

Piriformis

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8/40: When performing a press-up, which of the following muscles would act as a fixator?

A

Pectoralis major

B

Posterior deltoid

C

Serratus anterior

D

Anterior deltoid

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9/40: Through which anatomical plane does the arm move, when laterally raising the arm?

A

Sagittal

B

Frontal

C

Transverse

D

None of the above

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10/40: Which of the following muscles is an important spinal extensor, especially in prolonged activities?

A

Rectus abdominis

B

Sartorius

C

Multifidus

D

Rhomboids

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11/40: Why is the shoulder joint more prone to dislocation than the hip joint?

A

Because the glenoid fossa is deeper than the acetabulum

B

Because the acetabulum is deeper than the glenoid fossa

C

Because the arms perform more actions than the legs

D

Because the muscles in the shoulder are generally weaker than those at the hip

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12/40: Which of the following movements occurs where the ankle joint?

A

Extension

B

Plantar flexion

C

Abduction

D

Elevation

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13/40: What is the name of the joint that connects the left and right side of the pelvis anteriorly?

A

Sacroiliac joint

B

Symphysis pubis

C

Acetabulum

D

Hip joint

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14/40: Which of the following structures describes a broad, flat sheet of connective ligamentous tissue that spans the posterior surface of the lumbar spine?

A

Diaphragm

B

Ligamentum flavum

C

Tensor fasciae latae

D

Thoraco Lumbar Fascia

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15/40: With a severe kyphosis, which of the following complications is likely to occur?

A

An increased ability to engage the muscles in along the spine

B

Greater strength in the muscles on the anterior surface of the spine

C

Improved ability to rise from seated to standing positions

D

Excessive pressures exerted on the anterior portion of the intervertebral discs

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16/40: Which of the following stretching techniques would have the greatest impact in improving flexibility?

A

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

B

Ballistic

C

Static

D

Dynamic

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17/40: Which of the following divisions of the nervous systems interprets sensory information?

A

Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

B

Somatic nervous system (SNS)

C

Central nervous system (CNS)

D

Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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18/40: During exercise, which of the following neural responses would lead to the dilation of the arteries supplying oxygen to the active muscles?

A

Sympathetic action of the somatic nervous system

B

Parasympathetic action of the somatic nervous system

C

Sympathetic action of the autonomic nervous system

D

Parasympathetic action of the autonomic nervous system

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19/40: Which of the following anatomical structures insulates a neuron?

A

Axon

B

Myelin sheath

C

Dendrite

D

Node of ranvier

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20/40: What is the name of the junction between adjacent nerve cells where chemical signals pass from one neuron to the next?

A

Dendrite

B

Synapse

C

Axon

D

Cell body

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21/40: When a motor unit is initially activated, which of the following occurs?

A

Around 25% the fibers controlled by the nerve will contract

B

Around 50% the fibers controlled by the nerve will contract

C

Around 75% the fibers controlled by the nerve will contract

D

All the fibers controlled by the nerve will contract

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22/40: When the stretch reflex is activated in the hamstrings, the hamstrings muscle will:

A

Contract

B

Relax

C

Lengthen

D

Stretch

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23/40: When one muscle contracts, the antagonist muscle relaxes. This is referred to as:

A

Stretch reflex

B

Autogenic inhibition

C

Reciprocal inhibition

D

Inverse stretch reflex

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24/40: Which of the following is a neuromuscular adaptation associated with resistance training?

A

An increased number of motor units

B

An increased number of muscle fibers

C

A more coordinated recruitment of motor units

D

Fewer muscle fibers per motor unit

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25/40: After a prolonged period without eating, which of the following hormones would increase blood glucose levels by breaking down stored glycogen?

A

Glucagon

B

Insulin

C

Growth Hormone

D

Thyroxine

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26/40: A gland that secretes its hormones in to a specific area is known as what?

A

Exocrine glands

B

Endocrine glands

C

Androgen glands

D

Peptide glands

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27/40: Which of the following glands is located in the neck?

A

Pancreas

B

Anterior pituitary gland

C

Thyroid gland

D

Adrenal gland

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28/40: The lactic acid system is the main contributor of energy when performing?

A

400m sprints

B

Long distance run

C

Endurance exercises

D

5000m row

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29/40: What is the approximate blood lactate level for the Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA)?

A

2mmol/l

B

4mmol/l

C

6mmol/l

D

8mmol/l

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30/40: Which of the following would be an adaptation of effective cardiovascular training?

A

Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) lowers

B

Maximum heart rate rises

C

Lactate threshold increases

D

Lactic acid tolerance lowers

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31/40: Which of the following describes 'glycogenolysis'?

A

The breakdown of lipids into fatty acids

B

The breakdown of glycogen into glucose

C

The breakdown of muscle tissue into amino acids

D

The breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid

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32/40: Which statement describes a negative feedback loop?

A

When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas is stimulated and increases secretion of glucagon

B

When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas is stimulated and decreases secretion of glucagon

C

When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas is stimulated and increases secretion of insulin

D

When blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas is stimulated and decreases secretion of insulin

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33/40: Which of the following muscles attaches onto the ischium and the medial surface of the tibia?

A

Rectus femoris

B

Piriformis

C

Semitendinosus

D

Tensor fasciae latae

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34/40: Which of the following glands release hormones that increase the metabolism of glucose, adipose tissue and proteins?

A

Pancreas

B

Adrenal

C

Parathyroid

D

Hypothalamus

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35/40: Which sensory organ registers pain signals in the body?

A

Thermoreceptors

B

Mechanoreceptors

C

Chemoreceptors

D

Nociceptors

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36/40: Which of the following blood vessels is part of the coronary circulation?

A

Pulmonary artery

B

Pulmonary vein

C

Carotid artery

D

Circumflex artery

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37/40: Which of the following minerals is required to ensure a strong and forceful muscular contraction can occur?

A

Potassium

B

Calcium

C

Copper

D

Phosphorous

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38/40: Which of the following exercises is performed in the transverse plane?

A

Bench press

B

Lateral raise

C

Prone plank

D

Squat

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39/40: Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane?

A

Abdominal curl

B

Bicep curls

C

Bench press

D

Lateral raises

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40/40: Which of the following muscles is NOT a rotator cuff muscle?

A

Supraspinatus

B

Infraspinatus

C

Teres minor

D

Teres major

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