Multiple Choice Sample Questions
ITEC Unit 97 – Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology for Pilates & Yoga Teachers
What type of joint to the tibia, fibula and talus bones form?
1
A Gliding
B Ball & socket
C Pivot
D Hinge
Where is the origin of the pectoralis major?
2
A Clavicle, sternum and cartilages of true ribs
B Lateral epicondyle of humerus
C Axillary process of scapula
D Coracoid process of scapula
femur
tibia
Which of the following cannot be a factor in the production and maintenance of blood
pressure?
A Cardiac output
B Total blood volume
C Viscosity of blood
D Elasticity of vein walls
What hinders the flow of lymph?
5
A Peristaltic action
B Arterial pulsation
C Muscular activity
D Infection
What is the function of the bronchioles?
6
A To prevent friction between the membranes of the
B To act as an air passage between the larynx and the
lungs
A
3
A
D The pubis
4
C To take air to the alveoli of the lungs
D
2
Where is the insertion of the gluteus maximus?
3
B The head of the fibula and the lateral condyle of the
A The iliotibial tract and the gluteal tuberosity of the
C The medial condyle of the tibia
1
4
D
5
D
6
bronchi
C
D To act as an air passage that warms and moistens
the air
7
How would you recognise urticaria?
7
A Elevated wheals on the skin
B Pustules
C Crusted scabs
D Silvery scales on the skin
Where would you find white fibrous tissue?
8
A In the wall of the large intestine
B In the appendix
C In the fascia of muscles and tendons
D In the lymph nodes
A
8
C
9
What is the function of a synapse?
9
A To insulate and protect axons
B To speed up the passage of nerve impulses along
C To help insulate the axon
D To enable a nerve impulse to be transmitted from
the fibre
D
one neuron to another
Which endocrine gland is known as the 'master gland'?
10
A Thyroid
B Pituitary
C Adrenal
D Thymus
10
B