RE: AOR Reflexology - Mock AOR A&P with answers
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List of Anatomy and Physiology Examination Style Questions
The following questions have been written to enable students to focus on their Anatomy and
Physiology revision with specific outcomes in mind. The revision questions are designed to
allow the student to pick a system and test their knowledge accordingly. Anatomy and
Physiology questions have been specifically requested initially and to follow will be a section
on Reflexology and Business.
1 The Cell
State one function of the cell membrane
State one function of mitochondria within the cell
What is the role of the nucleus within the cell?
What is the proper name for a red blood cell?
What is the proper name for a platelet cell?
2 The Skin
Name the two layers of the skin
The skin has many functions, including elimination of waste products and production
of melanin. List two other functions of the skin.
Describe a verruca
Dermatitis is a common condition found on the skin. Give a possible cause for this
condition, and describe how you would effectively treat someone with reflexology
presenting with this condition.
What is the name of the chemical produced by the body during an allergic reaction?
Name the layers of the epidermis
At what layer does cell birth or reproduction occur in the skin?
Give an example of a bacterial infection of the skin
Give an example of a fungal infection of the skin
3 Skeletal system
Name the carpal bones
Name the tarsal bones
What bones make up the axial skeleton?
What bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
What is compact bone and where is it found?
What is cancellous bone and where is it found?
Name the five different TYPES of bones found in the body and give an example of
each
State three functions of the skeletal system
Name one postural deformity of the spine and describe the nature of the deformity.
Explain the treatment considerations that a reflexologist would give someone
presenting with this condition, considering the treatment itself and the treatment
area.
Give an example of a fixed joint
Give an example of a synovial joint
What type of joint involves the femur and the hip bone? (ilium,ischium and pubis)?
Describe osteoarthritis
Describe Rheumatoid Arthritis
4 Muscular System
Name two functions of the muscular system
Name the three types of muscle tissue found in the body
The muscle's ability to contract is affected by a number of factors. State or list at
least 4 of these factors.
What is muscle fatigue?
How would you describe the terms origin and insertion?
Describe the movement eversion
Describe the movement adduction
Describe the movement flexion
Describe the location of gastrocnemius
Describe the location of the hamstrings group of muscles
Describe the location of flexor carpi ulnaris and its action
5 Circulatory system
State the composition of blood
What is systemic circulation?
What is pulmonary circulation?
What is coronary circulation?
What are the main differences between an artery and a vein?
6 Lymphatic system
What are the main differences between the lymphatic system and the circulatory
system?
Describe the structure of the lymphatic system
State one function of a lymphatic node
Name two special areas of lymphatic tissue in the body
State two functions of the spleen
How does lymph return to the circulatory system?
7 Nervous system
Name the two parts of the central nervous system
What is a neurone?
State two purposes or functions of the myelin sheath
What do motor nerves do?
What do sensory nerves do?
What areas of the body does the vagus nerve involve?
Name a condition or disorder of the nervous system, describe the common
symptoms and suggest how a reflexologist might adapt their treatment in order to
effectively treat a client presenting with this condition.
8 Endocrine system
What hormone is produced under stress?
What is an endocrine gland?
What is a hormone?
What gland produces FSH?
What is FSH?
What is the function of FSH?
What gland produces Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) and what is the function of this
hormone?
What hormone is tested for in urine when a woman conceives?
What hormone is tested for in urine when a woman is ovulating?
9 Reproductive system
State one function of the prostate gland
State one function of the fallopian tubes
Describe the location of the cervix and state one of its actions
Describe ectopic pregnancy and the treatment of this condition.
10 Digestive system
State one function of the oesophagus
State three functions of saliva
Describe the role of the stomach in the process of digestion
State two functions of the large intestine
Name the three parts of the small intestine
Name the various parts of the large intestine from start to finish
State three components that the liver removes from the blood
State one of the functions of the gall bladder
Describe one of the functions of the pancreas
11 The Respiratory system
Name the muscles involved with external respiration
What is external respiration?
What is internal respiration?
State one function of the trachea
A client presents with Sinusitis. What is this condition, how do you recognise it, and
how would you treat the symptoms of this condition with reflexology?
12 Urinary system
Name the tubes between the kidneys and bladder
Name the tube between the bladder and the outside of the body
What is one function of the bladder?
Decribe how ADH works on the tubules of the kidneys
What is cystitis, describe its symptoms and any aftercare advice you would give a
client suffering with this condition
END OF QUESTIONS
a and p exam
Hi Setanta
Could you email me the paper that you mentioned please?? i have an exam on a and p on 19th may toooo
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hello everyone
iam sitting for my itec relexology in may could anyone please help me with past papers multiple choice questions thanks aj
could i have the a an p paper too??? Please
These are papers for the AoR examination, all ITEC papers are stuck to the top of the Past Papers section, there are a few..