A & P Mock Test Questions

[#1idearlids]

Name the 3 layers of the skin

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous

Name the functions of the skin

Vitamin D synthesis – UV rays
Secretions – sebum - oil
Sensitivity/sensation – hot, cold, pain, pressure, touch
Storage – fat cells, gives shape, insulation, cushions from blows
Heat regulation – vasodi/vasoconst
Absorption – essential oils/ medication eg HRT
Protection – melanocytes produce melanin (protection from UV)/acid mantel
Excretions – sweat (water, salts,urea traces of lactic acid)

What is the function of a lymph node?

Filter blood
Produce lymphocytes

Name 5 differences between a vein & an artery

ArteryVein
Lumen small Lumen big
Carries blood away heartCarries blood to heart
Do not have valvesDo have valves
Carry oxygenated bloodCarry deoxygenated blood
Walls thickWalls thin

What is the shoulder girdle?

The Shoulder Girdle, also called the Pectoral Girdle, is composed of four bones: two clavicles and two scapulae.

Name the position and action of the following muscles-

Orbicularis Occuli – around eyes – opens/closes eye
Masseter – between cheekbone & jaw – aid chewing
Risorius – sides of mouth, pulls corners of mouth outwards to form a grin
Frontalis – forehead - frowning & raises eyebrows
Sternocleidomastoid – along the sides of the neck – flexes neck, rotates head from side to side.

Hope this helps your revision [sm=hug.gif]

S xx

 

[kittykrazy7]

Thanks.
Is thatwhat yourwhole A and P examwas?

It gives me an idea of what sort of lay out and question may be anyhow.
Cheers.

 

[cigarley]

Hi

This was just a handout with some mock A&P questions on it that we were given last week.

I assume that the real test will have the same layout but not entirely sure - Im doing the VTCT level 3.

Spiritalis

 

[Grey.]

Snap.
12 week course. I'm doing the M74/M2 test next week.