Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology Mock Exam 3

11. The entire muscle is surrounded by a broad protective fibrous sheath called the

• epimysium

• 1. endomysium

• 1. myofibril

• 1. sarcomere

11. Which of the following describes a function of the skeleton?

• The long bones act as levers for movement

• 1. The irregular bones act as strong attachment points for muscles

• 1. The short bones act as strong attachment points for muscles

• 1. The flat bones act as a levers for movement

11. How does fluid intake aid the digestive process?

• 1. It helps to regulate blood pressure

• 1. It optimises the function of the kidneys

• It helps reduce constipation

• 1. It assists the contraction of muscles

11. Which of the following statements about synovial joints is true?

• 1. The hip is an example of a saddle joint

• 1. The elbow is an example of gliding joint

• The knee is an example of a hinge joint

• 1. The shoulder is an example of a pivot join

11. Which of the following describes how exercise can enhance neuromuscular connections?

• 1. It can increase the number of large motor units

• 1. It can reduce the speed of nerve impulses

• 1. It can increase the number of small motor units

• It can improve the synchronous recruitment of motor units

16. Which of the following describes a principle of muscle contraction?

• 1. Muscles work in pairs and the contracting muscle is the antagonist

• 1. Muscles work in pairs and the contracting muscle is the agonist

• 1. Fixator muscles assist the contraction of the antagonist

• 1. Fixator muscles assist the contraction of the prime move

16. Which of the following statements about joint classification is true?

• 1. The lumbar spine is an example of a synovial joint

• 1. The ankle is an example of a freely moveable joint

• 1. The knee is an example of a cartilaginous joint

• 1. The thumb is an example of a cartilaginous joint

16. Which of the following describes motor unit recruitment?

• 1. Larger motor units are recruited first, then smaller motor units

• 1. If exercise intensity is low, only larger motor units will be recruited

• 1. Smaller motor units are recruited first, then larger motor units

• 1. If exercise intensity is high, only larger motor units will be recruited

16. Which of the following statements about the structure of long bones is true?

• 1. The growth plates adapt throughout the lifespan

• 1. The diaphysis is formed of cancellous bone

• 1. The ends of a long bone are covered by hyaline cartilage

• 1. The epiphysis is formed of compact bone

16. Which of the following describes a function of skeletal muscle?

• 1. They contract and shorten to perform a role as an antagonist

• 1. They contract and shorten to perform a role as a prime mover

• 1. They relax and lengthen to perform a role as a synergist

• 1. They relax and lengthen to perform a role as a fixator