NVQ L2 Diploma in beauty
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Anatomy and physiology
Multiple choice question paper
Paper 1 of 2
(Paper A)

6. The types of bones found in the lower arm and hand are

Answer : long and short

7. The function of muscles is to provide

Answer : support and movement

8. The type of muscle found in the arm is

Answer : striped

11. The function of most veins is to carry

Answer : deoxygenated blood to the heart

12. The vessels that have thick elastic walls and carry blood under pressure away from the heart are known as

Answer : arteries

18. Tarsals are known as

Answer : short bones

22. The type of muscle found in the leg is

Answer : voluntary

23. Which arteries are found in the lower leg?

Answer : Peroneal and tibial

33. The formation of nails from living cells to dead tissue is known as

Answer : keratinisation

34. Nail growth can be affected by which of the following factors?

Answer : Illness and medication

35. How long on average does it take for a fingernail to grow from the matrix to the free edge?

Answer : 6 months

36. The shape and thickness of the nail is determined by the

Answer : matrix

37. Which of the following factors may indicate damage to the matrix?

Answer : Deep horizontal ridges on the nail plate

53. The skin produces which of the following in response to sunlight exposure?

Answer : Vitamin D

54. The skin regulates heat through

Answer : arrector pili muscle contraction and sweating

55. Sensory messages from the skin are interpreted through which system?

Answer : Nervous

56. Melanin is produced in the skin to provide which kind of function?

Answer : Protection from UV rays

57. Sebum production onto the skin’s surface is known as

Answer : secretion

58. Delivery of waste products onto the skin’s surface is called

Answer : excretion

59. The skin acts as a waterproof barrier, but allows

Answer : absorption of fatty substances through the hair follicles

63. Within the hair growth cycle, telogen can be described as the

Answer : resting phase

64. Within the hair growth cycle, anagen can be described as the

Answer : active stage

65. During the catagen stage of the hair growth cycle, the

Answer : papilla separates from the matrix and the hair follicle degenerates

66. Terminal hair is

Answer : coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, eyelashes, brows, under the arms and in the pubic area, and on men it is seen in the beard area

67. Vellus hair is

Answer : soft, downy hair found over the whole body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, lips and genitals