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 20 correctly to pass the exam.
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1/40: Which of the following valves controls backflow of blood between the right atrium and ventricle?
2/40: Which of the following circulatory systems is responsible for delivering oxygen to the myocardium?
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3/40: A hardening and stiffening of the artery wall is referred to as what?
4/40: Which of the following would occur during a prolonged Valsalva maneuver?
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?
B
Decreased size of alveoli
C
Increased lactic acid production
D
Increased use of physiological dead space
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?
C
Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)
8/40: When performing a press-up, which of the following muscles would act as a fixator?
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9/40: Through which anatomical plane does the arm move, when laterally raising the arm?
10/40: Which of the following muscles is an important spinal extensor, especially in prolonged activities?
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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
12/40: Which of the following movements occurs where the ankle joint?
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13/40: What is the name of the joint that connects the left and right side of the pelvis anteriorly?
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?
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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
16/40: Which of the following stretching techniques would have the greatest impact in improving flexibility?
A
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
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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)
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?
20/40: What is the name of the junction between adjacent nerve cells where chemical signals pass from one neuron to the next?
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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
22/40: When the stretch reflex is activated in the hamstrings, the hamstrings muscle will:
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23/40: When one muscle contracts, the antagonist muscle relaxes. This is referred to as:
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?
26/40: A gland that secretes its hormones in to a specific area is known as what?
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27/40: Which of the following glands is located in the neck?
B
Anterior pituitary gland
28/40: The lactic acid system is the main contributor of energy when performing?
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29/40: What is the approximate blood lactate level for the Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA)?
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
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?
34/40: Which of the following glands release hormones that increase the metabolism of glucose, adipose tissue and proteins?
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35/40: Which sensory organ registers pain signals in the body?
36/40: Which of the following blood vessels is part of the coronary circulation?
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37/40: Which of the following minerals is required to ensure a strong and forceful muscular contraction can occur?
38/40: Which of the following exercises is performed in the transverse plane?
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39/40: Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane?
40/40: Which of the following muscles is NOT a rotator cuff muscle?
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