UB200N3 Provide pedicure
services paper 2 of 2
Anatomy and physiology
Single unit assessment
Multiple choice question paper
(Paper A)

6. Tarsals are known as

Answer : short bones

10. The type of muscle found in the leg is

Answer : voluntary

11. Which arteries are found in the lower leg?

Answer : Peroneal and tibial

12. The function of veins is to carry

Answer : deoxygenated blood to the heart

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

Answer : keratinisation

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

Answer : Illness and medication

24. On average, how long does it take for a toe nail to grow from the matrix to the free edge?

Answer : 12 months

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

Answer : matrix

26. Knocks to the nail may be seen as white marks known as

Answer : leuconychia

27. What does the skin produce when exposed to UV light?

Answer : Melanin and Vitamin D

28. The skin regulates excess heat through

Answer : vasodilation and vasoconstriction

29. One of the main functions of the skin is sensation which includes

Answer : touch, pressure, temperature and pain

30. Which of the following protects the skin against bacterial and fungal infections?

Answer : Acid mantle

31. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum onto the skin’s surface to

Answer : lubricate and soften the skin and hair

32. Elimination is when sweat glands excrete waste products by the process of

Answer : perspiration

33. What substances can be absorbed through the skin?

Answer : Oils and medication