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

1. The thick, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder and allows movement of the arm away from the body is called the

Answer : deltoid

2. The muscle found on the front of the chest that moves the arm towards the upper part of the body is called the

Answer : pectoralis

3. The large triangular muscle that covers the upper back and neck and allows the shoulders to raise is called the

Answer : trapezius

4. The muscle found on the forehead that raises the eyebrows as in surprise is called the

Answer : frontalis

5. The muscle that is found between the eyebrows and draws the eyebrows together as in frowning is called the

Answer : corrugator

6. The muscle found in the centre of the chin, that dimples the chin and raises the lower lip as in doubt is called the

Answer : mentalis

7. The muscle that surrounds the mouth and allows you to close your mouth and kiss is known as the

Answer : orbicularis oris

8. The facial muscle used for sucking and blowing is the

Answer : buccinator

9. Which muscle elevates and retracts the lower jaw?

Answer : Temporalis

10. The muscle that draws the mouth sideways and outwards is the

Answer : risorius

11. What is the action of the masseter muscle?

Answer : Raises the lower jaw and clenches the teeth

12. The muscle that closes the eyelids and is used in blinking is the

Answer : orbicularis oculi

13. The muscle that depresses the jaw and lower lips when yawning is the

Answer : platysma

14. The muscle that draws the angle of the mouth upwards when smiling and laughing is the

Answer : zygomaticus

15. The function of the levators labii is to

Answer : lift the upper lip and helps form the nasolabial fold

16. The muscle that allows the neck to flex and rotate, and nod the head is called the

Answer : sternocleidomastoid

17. The muscle that lowers the bottom lip and draws it slightly to one side is called the

Answer : depressor of the lower lip

35. The outer surface structure of bones are referred to as

Answer : compact

36. Which of the following are irregular bones?

Answer : Vertebra

55. The palatine bones form the

Answer : sides of the nose and the hard palate

56. What happens to the collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis as ageing occurs?

Answer : They begin to break down and the skin becomes loose and wrinkly

57. What happens to muscles as we age?

Answer : Muscle tone decreases and wrinkles appear

58. The composition of blood is

Answer : plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes and thrombocytes

59. Lymph is comprised of

Answer : plasma, lymphocytes, proteins and waste products

60. The functions of blood are

Answer : transport, heat regulation, defence and clotting

61. The functions of lymph are to

Answer : transport fat, control swelling and fight infection

62. What effect does the lymphatic system have on the skin and muscles?

Answer : Helps remove waste and toxins from the skin and muscles so they work more efficiently

63. What effect does the circulatory system have on the skin and muscles?

Answer : It increases the blood supply to the skin and muscle, nourishing the cells, improving cell renewal