Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology Mock Exam 4

21. Which of the following explains bone growth?

• 1. The bones cells that contribute to bone building are osteoblasts

• 1. The process of bone growth is dependent on dietary intake of vitamin C

• 1. The bones cells that contribute to bone building are osteoclasts

• 1. The process of bone growth is fully dependent on dietary intake of vitamin A

21. The aerobic energy system is used for

• 1. instantaneous bursts of activity lasting for just a few seconds

• 1. ery quick bursts of high-intensity activity, lasting on average less than a minute

• 1. sustained activity lasting more than 90 s

• 1. longer duration activities and exercise involving maximum efforts

21. Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• 1. Ischium

• 1. Clavicle

• 1. Scapula

• 1. Patella

21. Which of the following statements about the structure of the heart is true?

• 1. The atria have more muscular walls

• 1. The atria are largest chambers

• 1. The ventricles are the largest chambers

• 1. The ventricles have less muscular walls

21. Which of the following muscles is located laterally to the spine?

• 1. Erector spinae

• 1. Pelvic floor

• 1. Rectus abdominus

• Obliques

26. Which of the following is a superficial muscle located posterior to the femur?

• 1. Quadriceps

• 1. Soleus

• 1. Hamstrings

• 1. Adductors

26. Which of the following describes the function of the aorta?

• 1. It carries oxygenated blood to the heart

• 1. It carries deoxygenated blood to the heart

• 1. It carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• 1. It carries oxygenated blood to the body

26. Which of the following describes gaseous exchange?

• 1. Carbon dioxide moves from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries to

     around the body

• 1. Carbon dioxide moves from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillaries to be expelled

• 1. Carbon dioxide moves from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli to around the body

• 1. Carbon dioxide moves from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli to be expelled

26. Which of the following describes the postural deviation hyperkyphosis?

• 1. An excessive inward curve of the lumbar spine

• 1. An excessive outward curve of the thoracic spine

• 1. An excessive inward curve of the thoracic spine

• 1. An excessive outward curve of the lumbar spine

26. Which of the following statements about the nervous system is true?

• 1. Skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system

• 1. Skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system

• 1. Blood pressure is controlled by the somatic system

• 1. Blood pressure is controlled by the autonomic system