I was under the impression that the A&P exam consists of 50 questions???
A&p Help!!
Hi,
I have my a&p REAL exam paper on monday morning, i was wondering if anyone has sat theirs yet, if so could they PLEASE PLEASE HELP me out....
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Mock Itec a&p paper
Hi folks,
I had a mock a&p paper last week
two of them actually, but here is one of the papers, I will post the other one as soon as I have some time
1. Which of the following is an example of a bacterial skin disease?
a. Tinea Corpis
b. folliculitis
c. warts
d. eczema
2. vitiligo can be recognised by:
a. white patches of skin
b. yellow patches of skin
c. red patches of skin
d. brown patches of skin
3. which of the following statements is true with regards to the skin?
a. the skin allows absorption of water into the dermis
b. the skin acts as a waterproof barrier
c. perpiration is excreted through the sebaceous glands
d. the skin allows absorption of chemicals into the dermis
4. which one of the following does the dermis have the ability to absorb?
a. aqueous creams
b. water
c. chemical substances
d. mineral oils
5. what is psoriasis?
a. erythema covered with silvery scales
b. an allergy marked by the eruption of wheals
c. a fungal infection of the skin
d. inflammation of the skin caused by a virus
6. Which of the following is a definition of adduction?
a. movement of a bone away from the midline of the body or limb
b. to bend in order to decrease the angle between bones at a joint
c. movement of a bone towards the midline of the body or limb
d. to straighten or bend backwards.
7. which of the following is a muscle of the lower arm and hand?
a. tibialis anterior
b. coracobrachialis
c. flexor digitorum longus
d. flexor carpi ulnaris
8. what is the action of the tibialis anterior?
a. to plantarflex and evert the foot
b. to extend the foot
c. to dorsiflex and invert the foot
d. to pronate the foot
9. Which muscle extends the neck?
a. sternocleidomastoid
b. erector spinae
c. trapezuis
d. splenious capitis
10. which of the following muscles does NOT flex the hip.
a. semimembranosus
b. illiacus
c. sartorius
d. rectus femoris
11. what type of tissue is found in the breast?
a. nervous and muscular
b. blood and lymphoid
c. yellow elastic and white fibrous
d. areolar and adipose
12. the study of the structure and form of cells and tissue is called what?
a. osteology
b. histology
c. neurology
d. angiology
13. what type of tissue is able to stretch?
a. white fibrous
b. lymphoid
c. adipose
d. yellow elastic
14. what is the function of blood tissue?
a. to absorb shock
b. to transport food and oxygen to all parts of the body
c. to support and protect the body and all of its organs
d. to produce movement.
15. what type of tissue is areolar tissue?
a. muscular
b. nervous
c. epithelial
d. connective
16. which of the following is correct with regards to a simple fracture?
a. is where a bone has been broken in one place
b. where a bone has been broken in several places
c. where a bone has been broken and damaged the surrounding tissue
d. where a broken bone has pierced the skin.
17. what is the name of the second cervical vertebra?
a. maxilla
b. atlas
c. axis
d. mandible
18. what is osteoporosis?
a. the degeneration of one or more joints
b. an inflammation of many joints
c. a disease where the bones become porous and brittle
d. an inflammation of the synovial fluid in a joint
19. what type of bone is the sternum?
a. flat
b. long.
c. short
d. irregular
20. where would you find an example of a slightly moveable joint in an adult?
a. between the vertebrae
b. between the talus and tibia
c. between the radius and the ulna
d. between the occipital and parietal bones
21. hypersecretion of testerone in females can lead to?
a. polycystic ovarian syndrome
b. amenhorrhoea
c. dysmenorrhoea
d. premenstrual syndrome
22. what is the function of the adrenal medulla hormones?
a. prepares the body for flight or fight
b. to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins
c. to regulate salts in the body
d. to regulate water absorption in the body.
23. what is the function of the glucocorticoid hormones?
a. to metabolise carbohydrates, fats and proteins
b. to metabolise vitamins and minerals
c. to regulate glucose levels
d. to regulate salts in the body
24. what is the function of the parathyroid glands?
a. to control blood calcium levels
b. to control blood hormone levels
c. to control blood sugar levels
d. to control blood iron levels
25. the endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to ensure:
a. homeopathy
b. control of the menstrual cycle
c. homeostasis
d. the body is imbalanced
26. which chamber of the heart receives de-oxygenated blood first?
a. the right atrium
b. the right ventricle
c. the left atrium
d. the left ventricle
27. where do capillaries arise from?
a. arterioles
b. arteries
c. venules
d. veins
28. what happens to the veins when they lose their elasticity?
a. they become flexible
b. they become elongated
c. they become varicosed
d. they become elasticated
29. which of the following is caused by a decrease in red blood cells?
a. anaemia
b. leukaemia
c atherosclerosis
d. haemorrhoids
30. which artery supplies the head and the neck?
a. jugular
b. common carotid
c. mesenteric
d. subclavian
31. which of the following is a function of the thoracic duct?
a. to drain lymph from right axillary node
b. to drain lymph from the right supratrochlear lymph node
c. to drain lymph from the right submandibular node
d. to drain lymph from the right popliteal node
32. Which of the following is a function of a lymph node
a. to add erythrocytes to the blood
b. to add fluid to the lymph
c. to add platelets to the lymph
d. to produce and add new lymphocytes to the lymph
33. where would you find the tonsils?
a. just above the stomach
b. by the pharynx
c. by the trachea
d. in the small intestine
34. during digestion what to the digestive and lymphatic systems work together to help?
a. the absorption of carbohydrates
b. the elimination of carbohydrates
c. the absorption of fats
d. the elimination of fats
35. what hinders lymph flow
a. peristaltic action
b. arterial pulsation
c. muscular activity
d. infection
36. how many pairs of thoracic nerves are there?
a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
37. what is the effect of neuritis?
a. tremors and rigidity in muscles
b. lack of control over the motor system of the body
c. muscular weakness, loss of muscular coordination, problems with skin sensation, speech and vision.
d. pain along the length of the nerve
38. what is the cause of Parkinsons disease?
a. damage to the basal ganglia of the brain
b. deterioration of the motor neurones in the body
c. loss pf the protective myelin sheath from the nerve fibres
d. paralysis of the face caused by injury or infection of the facial nerve.
39. The nervous system overworks in times of stress causing:
a. sciatica
b. decreased heart rate
c. low blood pressure
d. muscle tension
40. how does the sympathetic nervous system affect the heart?
a. by accelerating the action of the heart
b. by constricting the flow of blood to the heart
c. by slowing down the action of the heart
d. by lowering blood pressure
41. where is the prostate gland situated?:
a. between the testes and the scrotum
b. between the bladder and the rectum
c. between the cervix and the fallopian tubes
d. between the epididymis and the vas deferens
42. what is amenorrhoea?
a. painful menstruation
b. very heavy menstruation
c. constant menstruation
d. absence of menstruation
43. which of the following provide essential organic substances to the body
a. carbohydrates
b. proteins
c. minerals
d. vitamins
44. which of the following nutrient groups are the most readily available energy source in the body?
a. vitamins
b. proteins
c. fats
d. carbohydrates
45. which enzyme does NOT act to digest carbohydrates in the small intestine?
a. maltase
b. sucrase
c. lipase
d. lactase
46. which of the following is correct with regard to pneumonia?
a. it is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes which causes coughing.
b. it is an inflammation of the lung tissue caused by infection
c. it is an inflammation of the pleural lining which causes shortness of breath
d. it is an inflammation of the sinuses which causes facial pain.
47. what do you call the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood?
a. external inspiration
b. internal respiration
c. expiration
d. respiration
48. what are the symptoms of asthma?
a. difficulty in exhalation, coughing and wheezing
b. sneezing, runny nose and eyes
c. stuffy, congested nose and sinuses
d. decrease in breathing rate
49. which disease causes pain when urinating?
a. nephritis
b. constipation
c. gall bladder stones
d. cystitis
50. Why does the circulatory system rely on the urinary system?
a. because the kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by producing the enzyme rennin
b. because the kidneys remove waste by excretion
c. because the kidneys purify the blood
d. because the kidneys help to stimulate the production of bone marrow.
Suggested Answers:
1b, 2a, 3b, 4c, 5a, 6c, 7d, 8c, 9d, 10a, 11d, 12b, 13d, 14b, 15d, 16a, 17c, 18c, 19a, 20a, 21b, 22a, 23a, 23a, 25c, 26a, 27a, 28c, 29a, 30b, 31d, 32d, 33b, 34c, 35d, 36d, 27d, 38a, 39d, 40a, 41b, 42d, 43b, 44d, 45c, 46b, 47a, 48a, 49d, 50c
I have not been able to find reference to question 43 (which provides essential organic substances
)in m a&p book (by louise tucker) if anyone can confirm that protein is the answer that would be great I thought it was minerals but that
If any other answers are wrong please let me know...thanks.
Thankyou for posting these questions they are getting me to think - very hard - only two weeks to go. Any advise on how to revise very welcome, thankyou.
New questions
Hi does anyone have any more up to date questions from ITEC or are they all very similar? Your help is much appreciated.