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Anatomy and Physiology for Estheticians

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which cells in the nervous system are responsible for communicating with each other via electrical nerve impulses?

a)

glial cells

b)

neurons

c)

muscle cells

d)

epithelial cells

2.

Which muscle contributes to the facial expression of a snarl?

a)

orbicularis oris

b)

buccinator

c)

levator labii superioris alaeque nasi

d)

zygomaticus major

3.

The lacrimal muscle is part of which larger muscle?

a)

orbicularis oculi

b)

temporalis

c)

masseter

d)

buccinator

4.

Where does a muscle join the stationary bone during a muscle contraction?

a)

insertion

b)

belly

c)

origin

d)

tendon

5.

Which muscle group is responsible for the forceful voluntary closing of the eyelid?

a)

orbital

b)

frontal

c)

temporal

d)

zygomatic

6.

What type of muscle tissue is very strong, works rhythmically, and is found only in the heart?

a)

smooth muscle

b)

skeletal muscle

c)

cardiac muscle

d)

striated muscle

7.

What is a common function of epithelial tissue?

a)

forming the lining of the surface and internal organ linings throughout the body.

b)

providing structural support to organs and tissues.

c)

transporting nutrients and waste products in the bloodstream.

d)

storing energy in the form of fat.

8.

Which term refers to the message delivery system from the nervous system to the muscular system?

a)

neural activation

b)

muscle contraction

c)

synaptic transmission

d)

neuroplasticity

9.

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

a)

smooth, cardiac, and skeletal

b)

smooth, striated, and elastic

c)

cardiac, skeletal, and fibrous

d)

smooth, cardiac, and voluntary

10.

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling facial expressions?

a)

trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)

b)

vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)

c)

facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)

d)

hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII)

11.

Which component of the body is an example of connective tissue?

a)

muscle

b)

epithelium

c)

collagen

d)

nervous tissue

12.

Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for sending signals throughout the body?

a)

muscle tissue

b)

epithelial tissue

c)

connective tissue

d)

nervous tissue

13.

What is the function of the zygomaticus minor muscles?

a)

drawing the lips upward.

b)

drawing the lips downward.

c)

closing the eyes tightly.

d)

raising the eyebrows.

14.

Which auricular muscle is responsible for drawing the outer ear upward and backward?

a)

auricularis superior

b)

auricularis anterior

c)

auricularis posterior

d)

temporalis

15.

Which muscle is the primary muscle that makes up the calf?

a)

soleus

b)

gastrocnemius

c)

tibialis anterior

d)

peroneus longus

16.

What is the role of the medial pterygoid muscle?

a)

elevating and protruding the mandible.

b)

depressing the mandible.

c)

retracting the mandible.

d)

rotating the mandible.

17.

Why is it important for estheticians to understand how their actions affect all aspects of the body?

a)

It ensures safe and effective practices.

b)

It allows them to charge higher prices.

c)

It helps them to sell more products.

d)

It enables them to work faster.

18.

What is the function of the risorius muscle?

a)

drawing the mouth angles superiorly and laterally.

b)

lifting the eyebrows

c)

closing the eyelids

d)

compressing the cheeks

19.

How can knowledge of anatomy and physiology affect a client's satisfaction with an esthetician's services?

a)

It helps estheticians create a more effective practice.

b)

It allows estheticians to charge higher prices.

c)

It reduces the need for client consultations.

d)

It makes the esthetician more popular on social media.

20.

What is the primary role of the procerus muscle?

a)

Pulling skin between eyebrows down.

b)

Raising the eyebrows

c)

Moving the lips

d)

Rotating the head