CIDESCO Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an isometric muscle exercise the joints are
Not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A figure assesement should be carried out
Every 6 treatments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An abnormailty of the vertebral column which gives a humped back appearance is
Kyphosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of a plumb line in a figure correction is important to
Assess postural defects<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cellulite is caused by a disorder of the
Connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a carbohydrate is
Glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following foods has the lowest calorific value per gram?
Milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to
Provide a source of energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of protein in the body is
For growth and repair of body tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following foods has the highest calorific water per gram?
Butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following foods does NOT have to be broken down into smaller units before it can be absorbed into the blood?
Vitamins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protective food substances required by the body are
Vitamins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
B<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A diet which consists of milk only does not contain
Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional ethics are
A system of rules that tell professionals how they should behave<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her clients include
Keeping personal matters confidential<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of an aestheticienne to her employer include
Taking pride in maintaining a good reputation for the business<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of an employer to her employees include
Expressing professional pride in employees regarding the quality of their performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by
Recommending clients with contra-indications to visit their doctor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An aestheticienne can maintain good relations with colleagues in her profession by
Exchanging information and being helpful to each other<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An aestheticienne can maintain a good relationship with the media by
Regularly providing the media with news of her profession<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is
Audio sonic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electrical treatment that is used for toning muscles is
Inferential<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effect of a laser treatment can be to
Help remove tattoos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main purpose of a brush machine is to
Remove dead cells from the skins surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vacuum suction treatment should not be used on
An inflammed skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desincrustation is a treatment mainly used on
Oily skins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The infra-red lamp should NOT be used on a skin that
Has dilated capillaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should
Be held in the clients hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contra-indication to vacuum suction treatment is
A spider naevus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current is
Iontophoresis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Permanent hair removal takes place by
Electrical epilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lymph drainage is performed correctly if the beauty therapist gives
Pumping movements on the tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intermittent pressure is used to
Remove liquid out of the muscle tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Warm water and vapour cause hyperaemia in the skin resulting in an increased glandular activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main effect of desincrustation is the
Production of alkali at the cathode<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ozone is formed during
High frequency machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A usual purification of the skin is performed
With steam or steam and herbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A galvanic current is used during
Desincrustation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and forefinger is called
Petrissage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthening weakened muscles of facial expression can be best achieved using
Finger tapotements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contra-indication to a full body massage is
A recent removal of malignant tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frictions, small circular movements performed with pads of thumbs or fingers are most effective
Around joint areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose of friction movements is to
Disperse local pockets of oedema<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rapid muscle contractions in the therapists hands produce the massage movement known as
Vibration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most stimulating massage movement is
Tapotement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A heavy jaw outline with much fatty tissue can be treated with
Tapotements and petrissages<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called bags
Give a drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapotement particularly influence
Muscle tone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medium used during a full body massage is
Oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When giving a massage, hand mobility is important for maintaining a
Regular rhythm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it becomes necessary for the therapist to interrupt a massage treatment, the hands should
Be feathered off the clients body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be
Fully relaxed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For freedom of movement and to reduce fatigue, it is important for the therapist to
Maintain correct posture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A treatment used on the feet to release toxins and improve circulation is
Reflexology<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A client should cleanse her skin to
Remove surface dirt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A client should tone her skin to
Remove excess cleanser<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main aim of skin cleansing is to
Remove surface dirt and make up<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT a method of cleansing the skin
Astringent lotion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The qualities of a skin cleanser are that it should
All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advice that should be given to a client for skin cleansing at home
Cleanse and tone twice a day<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following statements are correct?
1 is correct and 2 is incorrect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following statements are correct?
Both are incorrect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of deodorant is to
Prevent body odour<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The active ingredient of a deodorant is
An antiseptic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The action of a deodorant is to
Control the bacteria responsible for body odour<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of an anti-perspirant is to
Reduce the amount of sweat on the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The active ingredient of an anti-perspirant is
Aluminium salts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The action of an anti-perspirant is to
Constrict the sweat pores<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Microbiology is the
Scientific study of micro-organisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Bacteria are smaller than viruses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The temperature at which pathogenic bacteria grow best is
37<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bacteria are
Single cell micro organisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is the smallest micro organism?
Virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Viruses are
Very tiny organisms that multiply in living cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fungi are
Vegetable type micro organisms lacking chlorophyll<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin disease caused by bacteria is
Impetigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin disease caused by a virus is
Herpes zoster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin disease caused by fungi is
Tinea capitas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A parasite is
An organism that feeds in or on another living organism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin disease caused by lice is called
Pediculosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin disease caused by an itch mite is called
Scabies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An infection is
The invasion of any living organisms by disease-causing micro-organisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contagious mean
Capable of transmitting infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is the most ideal method of steralisation against Hep B?
Steam under pressure – autoclave<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sanitisation means
The process that destroys most micro organisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A disinfectant is
A chemical that helps to kill disease producing micro organisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIDS
Is a disease in which a virus destroys lymphocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIDS is caused by
A virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hepatitis means
Inflammation of the liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hepatitis B is caused by
A virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separation of a nail plate from its nail bed is called
Onycholysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the nail condition in which there are deep horizontal ridges is
Beau’s lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name given to white spots on the nail is
Leuconychia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name given to a fungal infection of nails is
Tinea Unguium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the nail condition in which there is pitting is
Psoriasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herpetic whitlow is recognized as
Inflammation and swelling of the tissue surrounding the nail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hang nail is recognised as
A strip of skin at the side of the nail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The condition in which a nail is thick and brittle with white powdery deposits is called
Tinea Unguium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herpes Zoster
Affects the nerves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A wart is caused by
A virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following skin diseases is caused by a fungus?
Ringworm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin infection where small depigmented areas are seen, particularly on tanned skin is
Tinea Versicolour<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin infestation in which burrows are seen and which is very itchy is
Scabies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A congenital skin disorder
Psoriasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin disease caused by disorder of keratinisation is
Ichthyosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ichthyosis is a skin disease in which there is
Disorder of the keratinisation process of the skin, during which coarse scales are formed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stretch marks result from
Degeneration of the connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin analysis means
To find out the clients skin type<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most important purpose of skin analysis is
To find out clients skin type so that the correct treatment can be carried out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded
By the beauty therapist on a consultation card<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin condition and skin types are accessed by
Cleansing, looking through a magnifying lamp and analysing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A therapist uses a magnifier
To analyse the skin correctly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin acts as a sensory organ because it contains
Nerve endings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin can absorb oily substances
Through the hair follicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following statements is correct?
Lipids are absorbed into the skin through the epidermis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin is an excretory organ because it excretes
Sweat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the skin is exposed to sunlight it produces
Vitamin D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The layer of the epidermis in which the cells are fully keratinsied is the
Stratum corneum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the epidermal layer of skin, which one of the following is the superficial layer containing 25 – 30 rows of dead, keratinised epithelial cells?
Stratum corneum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New cells of the skin are produced at the
Stratum germativum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keratinisation of the epidermis starts in the
Stratum spinosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tough waterproof material that provides cells in the outer layer of skin with a protective quality is
Keratin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melanin granules are found in the
Stratum spinosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following structures CANNOT be found in the dermis of the skin?
Keratin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dark pigment found in in the epidermis of skin is known as
Melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melanocytes are found in the germinating layer of the epidermis, their products
Change under the influence of ultra violet radiation into melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cells which make the skins pigment are called
Melanocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melanin is
A pigment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A nail grows from
The matrix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of the nail cuticle is to
Prevent infection around the nail entering the nail fold<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hyponychium lies
Under the free edge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nail plate can be divided longitudinally into
Nail root, nail body, free edge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following parts of a growing hair consists of actively dividing cells?
Germinal matrix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the hair which contains pigment is the
Cortex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the growing hair follicle that is in contact with the hair is the?
Inner root sheath<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining the acidity of the skin is necessary
To prevent bacteria attacking the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statments is correct?
The pH of the skin is normally slightly acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following glands are attached to some hair follicles?
Apocrine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT found in the dermis?
Epithelial tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solidity of the dermis is mainly due to
Elastic and collagen fibres<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following results in local vasodilation?
Histamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The subcutaneous tissue is
Constructed from fat cells and fine fibres<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The structural unit of all living organisms is
A cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Histology is the study of
The microscopic structure of tissues<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a tissue?
Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name for a collection of cells grouped together for a particular function is
Tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissues are composed of
Cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue specialised for movement is
Muscular<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue which provides support and protection and binds structures together is
Connective<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rapid co-ordination of many complicated body functions is carried out by
Nervous tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impulses can be transmitted through the body by
Nervous tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue found lining the surfaces of organ is
Epithelial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flat, scale like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as
Squamous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT formed from connective tissue?
The epidermis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The characteristic tissue of skin glands is
Epithelial tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?
Contraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple squamous epithelium is found
In the alveoli of lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple cuboidal epithelium is found
In kidney tubules<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following organs is lined and stratified epithelium?
Mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A gland which produces its secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known as
An holocrine gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue found supporting the organs is called
Connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of connective tissue is
Cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is a specialised kind of
Connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT composed of dense connective tissue?
Adipose tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loose connective tissue speacialising in fat storage is
Adipose tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tendons are made of
Collagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of an artery?
Elastin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The connective tissue which contains many collagenous fibres embedded within a firm matrix is
Cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connective tissue serving as a shock absorber in joints is
Cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cartilage that has a blush matrix and a few fibres is
Hyaline cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smallest structural unit in the human body is called the
Cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study of the structure of the body is called
Anatomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study of the function of the body is called
Physiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The outer wall of a cell is called the
Cell membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA
Carries genetic information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is the genetic material of the cell?
DNA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main part of the cell which contains protoplasm is the
Cytoplasm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of a cell is directly surrounded by
The nuclear membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the cell in contact with its environment is the
Cell membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the cell that controls the activities of the cell is the
Nucleus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of a cell contains
DNA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of a cell contains
Centrosomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meiosis is a process concerned with
Division of a sex cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of cell division where the mother cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called
Mitosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis during which centrioles reach the ends of the cells is
Anaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last stage of mitosis is known as
Anaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which the chromatin of the nucleus forms chromosomes is
Metaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which two identical daughter cells are produced is
Telophase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up in the middle of a cell is
Metaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a cell is dividing, the nucleus forms
Chromosomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is the phase between periods of cell reproduction?
Interphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A human cell with 22 autosomes and a Y sex chromosome would be a
Sperm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male reproductive cells contain
22 chromosomes and either X or Y chromosome<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each partner in a partnership assumes
Unlimited liability<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When planning to open a skin care clinic, careful consideration must be given to the selection of the best
Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to attract the attention of pedestrians, beauty centers should be clearly
Visible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An excellent location for a beauty salon is near a
Department store<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A possible business area must be carefully investigated for potential
Clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business comparisons with other years are made possible by any analysis of
The balance sheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The impression formed for the entire beauty salon usually is set by the
Reception area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a well organised skin care clinic, it is important to have
A reception area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The largest expense item in operating a beauty center employing staff is usually
Salaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second most costly item in operating a clinic is usually
Rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal third-party insurance and Professional Indemnity insurance for a salon covers
Injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insurance policies are purchased by a beauty salon owners to protect themselves against being sued for
Malpractice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in the
Daily accounting book<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A document which gives details of cost of goods or services received is
An invoice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An accurate and efficient control of supplies can be maintained only by having an organised
Stock control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accurate daily records permit the evaluation of
Business progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be effective, advertising must create
Desire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A comparatively inexpensive form of salon advertisement is
Local newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of advertising most suitable for a beauty salon would be
In a local newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of promoting a salon by free publicity would be
Inviting a journalist to visit the salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of advertising a beauty salon would be to
Send out a direct mailing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A comparatively inexpensive method of promoting a salon is to
Work out a public relations strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best form of promoting a beauty center is
Satisfied clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Careless appointment booking methods often contribute to
Dissatisfied clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good telephone habits and techniques help to build up the clinic’s
Reputation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important use of the telephone in the beauty center is to
Make appointments for clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of poor professional ethics is
Favouritism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aestheticienne who gossips will lose the clients
Confidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is often a good idea for the esthetician to be a good
Listener<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The services of an accountant MAINLY include
Draw up the balance sheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The gland which controls the production of sex hormones is
The pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Female reproductive organs are under control of
FSH & LH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A function of oestrogen is to
Increase secretion of follicle stimulating hormone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The change from a girl to an adult at puberty controlled by the hormone
Oestrogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ovulation usually takes place about
Fourteen days after menstruation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which converts the Graafian follicle to a corpus luteum is
Leuitenizing Hormone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The corpus luteum produces hormones under the influence
The pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The corpus luteum
Is formed during every menstrual cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Progesterone levels fall
After degeneration of the corpus lutem<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements about is the uterus is INCORRECT?
Eggs are fertilised there<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lower narrow section of the uterus that opens into the vagina is called the
Cervix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spermatozoono normally follows the following course
Vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fertilization occurs when
The nuclei of two gametes fuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of an egg or ovum?
Carries food for the embryo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fertilization takes place in the
Fallopian tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of amniotic fluid is to
Protect the embryo from jolts and knocks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name given to the cell which is formed immediately after fertilization is
Zygote<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The male gonads produce
Testosterone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male hormones are produced in
The testes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements about the uterus is INCORRECT?
Eggs are fertilized there<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fertilization of an ovum takes place in the
Fallopian tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hormones are NOT secreted by
The uterus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effect of the contraceptive pills is to
Prevent menstruation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While using the contraceptive pill
Menstruation is stopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which controls the change from a boy to an adult at puberty is
Testosterone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT a hormone?
Pancreatin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following does NOT act as an exocrine gland?
Pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acromegaly is most likely to occur in?
An adult<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acromegaly results from an increased function of the?
Pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which acts on cells to increase amino acid uptake and protein synthesis is?
Growth hormone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACTH influences the secretion of?
Cortisone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anti-diuretic hormone is released by the?
Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vasporessin (ADH) regulates
The amount of urine exerted by the kidneys<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which regulates the bodys metabolism is?
Thyroxine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The element required by the thyroid gland for the production of its hormone is?
Iodine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hormones that contain iodine are produced by the?
Thyroid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of the hormone
Thyroxine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the plasma calcium level falls, parathyroid hormone secretion
Increases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland regulates the
Level of calcium in blood plasma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In tetany there is a low blood level of?
Calcium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The islets of Langerhans are located in the?
Pancreas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insulin in the blood controls the concentration of?
Glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A function of insulin is to?
Promote the uptake of glucose by the cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucagon is a hormone produced by?
The alpha cells of the pancreas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person with diabetes loses weight and tires easily because?
She is unable to metabolize blood sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person with diabetes lacks
Insulin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A disease caused by a disorder of the pancreas is?
Diabetes mellitus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The adrenal glands are situated
On top of the kidneys<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is NOT caused by adrenaline?
Erection of hairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The release of adrenaline
Increases blood glucose levels and heart rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The endocrine gland that secretes a hormone which helps a person to react in a dangerous situation is the?
Adrenal gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oestrogen is produced in the?
Ovary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The gland which controls the production of sex hormones is?
The pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Female reproductive organs are under control of?
F.S.H<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A function of oestrogen is to?
Regenerate the endometrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The change from a girl to an adult at puberty is controlled by the hormone
Oestrogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ovulation usually takes place about
Fourteen days after menstruation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which converts the Graafian follicle to a corpus luteum is?
Luteinising hormone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The corpus luteum produces hormones under the influence
The pituitary gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The corpus luteum
Is formed during every menstrual cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Progesterone levels fall
After degeneration of the corpus luteum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements about the uterus is INCORRECT?
Eggs are fertilised there<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fertilization of an ovum takes place in the?
Fallopian tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hormones are Not secreted by?
The uterus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effect of contraceptive pill is to?
Prevent pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which using the contraceptive pill
Ovulation does not take place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hormone which controls the change from a boy to an adult at puberty is?
Testosterone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impulses are transmitted throughout the body principally by
Nervous tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A neuron is?
Composed of a cell body, dendrites and an axon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cell body of a sensory neurone is found in the?
Dorsal root of the spinal cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cellular process that carries a nerve impulse away from the cell body is the?
Axon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process in which a nerve is stimulated is?
Chemical – electrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a neuro-transmitter is?
Acetylcholine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The central nervous system is made of
Brain and spinal cord<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The white matter of the brain and spinal cord is composed of?
Axons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voluntary muscles movements are controlled by?
The cerebrum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neurons are found
In the cerebral cortex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the brain concerned with memory is the?
Cerebrum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the brain concerned with controlling respiration is the?
Medulla oblongata<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of the medulla oblongata in the brain is to?
Control heartbeat and breathing rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the brain that directs precise, smooth movements and the maintenance of balance is the?
Cerebellum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the brain which regulates posture and maintains the tone of muscles is the?
Cerebellum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the reflex are which contains both sensory and motor nerve fibres is the
Spinal nerve<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is NOT an example of a reflex action?
Heart beating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A simple reflex are follows the following pathway
Sense organs – nerve – brain – nerve – muscle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A nervous stimulus enters the spinal cord via
The spinal ganglion and the posterior horn and leaves via the anterior horn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following structures is the deepest layer of meninges?
Pia mater<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cerebrospinal fluid is found
In between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trigeminal nerve is the?
5th cranial nerve<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The facial nerve is MAINLY
A mixed nerve<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The VAGUS nerve is cranial nerve number?
10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vagus nerves are?
Autonomic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last part of the spinal cord is called?
The cauda equina<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The action of the autonomic nervous system helps to?
Innervate cardiac muscle, blushing and gland secretions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A function of the kidney is to?
Regulate the water content of the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urea is excreted by the?
Kidneys<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following substances is NOT NORMALLY present in urine?
Glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
More urine which is more diluted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT removed via the kidneys in a healthy person?
Glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urea is a waste product produced from?
Amino acids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Substances which should NOT be found in the glomerular filtrate are?
Blood cells and plasma proteins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kidneys are generally located between the?
12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebrae<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The kidneys receive blood from the?
Renal artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The functional unit of the kidney is the?
Nephron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The glomeruli are found in?
The renal cortex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After filteration in the nephron, urine contains?
Mineral salts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A function of the kidneys do NOT carry out is?
Storage of urine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Removal of carbon dioxide in solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The loop of henle is found mainly in the kidneys?
Medulla<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a kidney tubule, which part is responsible for absorbing water from the filtrate into the blood?
Loop of henle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The normal temperature of the human body is approximately
37 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following components is NOT present in tissue fluid?
Red blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which chemical is NOT transported in the liquid part of the blood?
Fibrin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The percentage of water in blood plasma is?
90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which component of blood transports oxygen?
Erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is NOT a component of human blood?
Fibroblasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cells responsible for the defence of the body are
White blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood cells which do not have a nucleus are
Erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood cells are formed in the
Bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The destruction of red blood cells takes place in the
Liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After birth, red blood cells are made in the
Bone marrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following minerals is used to produce haemoglobin?
Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of white blood cells is to
Destroy bacteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the substances which stimulate the production of anti-bodies in the blood is called
Antigens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood responsible for the manufacture of antibodies is
Lymphocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The substance produced in the body which destroy or neutralise foreign substances are called
Antibodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defence against antigens does NOT take place by
Erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood mostly concerned with the control of infection is
White blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood which plays an important role in clotting is
Platelets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary function of thrombocytes is to
Play a role in blood clotting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which vitamin causes an increase in clotting time of blood when it is deficient?
K<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When blood clots, the soluble substance which becomes insoluble is called
Firbrinogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following proccesses occur after blood has come into contact with damaged tissue..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calcium in the blood is necessary for
Blood coagulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dexoygenated blood enters the heart by the
Right atrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the cavity in which the heart lies is called the
Pericardial cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When ventricles of the heart contract the
Aortic and pulmonary valves open<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is prevented from returning to the ventricles after they have completed their contractions by the
Semilunar valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following chambers of the heart pumps blood to the lungs
Right ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average rate of heart beat of a healthy adult in rest in number of beats per minute is
70<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right ventricle and the left atrium are connected by the
The pulmonary circulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood vessel which has thick muscular walls and carries de-oxygenated blood is the
Pulmonary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right ventricle of the heart
Is the beginning of the pulmonary circulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After leaving the right ventricle, blood is pumped to the
Pulmonary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic that CANNOT be applied to veins is that they
Always carry blood away from the heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An INCORRECT statement about arteries is that they
Have valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of ALL arteries (except pulmonary arteries) is that they
Transport blood rich in oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arteries
Have an elastic wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The muscle tissues located within the calls of the blood vessels is
Smooth muscle tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood vessel that collects blood from the digestive organs is the
Hepatic portal vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The extremely thin walls of capillaries are made of
Only endothelium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue fluid leaves the capillaries by
Diffusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of capillaries is NOT for the purpose of the
Destruction of antigens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lymphatic vessel that gathers most of the lymph is the
Thoracic duct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The liquid which carries dissolved substances from capillaries to cells and back is
Tissue fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marcophages are lymphocytes that filter lymph are situated in the
Lymph nodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fat is transported through the circulatory system by
Lymph<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fluid between the cells is driven along by
Pressure from the contracting muscles around them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The location of the spleen is
To the left of the body under diaphragm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After leaving the left ventricle , blood flows from the heart to the
Aorta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the vessel taking blood from the stomach to the liver is called the
Hepatic portal vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood vessel which discharges into the right atrium is the
Inferior vena cava<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood vessel NOT connected to the liver is the
Inferior vena cava<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The blood vessel connecting the aorta to each kidney is the renal vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT? Blood flows?
From the aorta to the head in the jugular vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements about blood is INCORRECT?
Takes urea from the kidneys to the liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is carried to the liver through the
Hepatic artery and hepatic portal vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the vessel that takes blood from the liver to the vena cava is the
Hepatic vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mineral salt which makes up a large proportion of bone tissue is?
Calcium phosphate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of a long bone in which new erythrocytes are produced is the?
Red bone marrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone is known as?
Periosteum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the process by which cartilage tissue is turned into bone tissue is?
Ossification<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The growth in length of a long bone takes place from
The epiphyseal cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reabsorption of previously laid down bone is accomplished by
Osteoclasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two bones which form the crown and sides of the cranium are the
Parietal bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof of the eye socket is formed by the
Frontal bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bone at the back of the skull is the
Occipital<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vertebrae which articulate with the ribs are called?
Thoracic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vertebrae which have large neural spines to give attachment to powerful back muscles are the
Lumbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joint between the atlas and the axis is?
A pivot joint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ribs are movably connected to?
The thoracic vertebrae<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of pairs of ribs in the body is?
12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shoulder blade is known as the
Scapula<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The names of the two bones articulating in the ball and socket joint of the upper arm are the
Humerus and scapula<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The correct name for the collar bone is the
Clavicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following bones would be classified as a short bone?
Carpal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hand consists of \u2026 A\u2026 carpals and \u2026 B \u2026 metacarpals
A: 8 B: 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is the odd bone out?
Patella<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The type of joint found at the knee is the
Hinge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following does NOT have any moveable joints?
Cranium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a fixed joint is?
The bones of the skull<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the hip, the synovial membrane lines the
Ligament of the head of the femur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Front” and “back” are equivalent to
Anterior and posterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Up” and “down” are equivalent to
Superior and inferior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sagittal plane divides the body into
Left and right parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A transverse plane divides the body into
Superior and inferior parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of external respiration is?
To carry oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide from it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli to the capillaries because the?
Concentration of oxygen is lower in the capillaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxygen passes from blood into tissues, and carbon dioxide passes from tissues into the blood by a process known as
Diffusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The approx percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is
20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Exhaled air is dryer than atmospheric air<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exhaled air contains
More oxygen than carbon dioxide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The brain regulates breathing rate DIRECTLY by?
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A CORRECT combination of breathing activities is ?
Diaphragm lowered, ribs raised, air taken in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During inspiration
The diaphragm moves downwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A disadvantage of breathing through the mouth is that the
Inspired air is purified insufficiently<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vocal chords are found in the?
Larynx<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During swallowing, the wind-pope is closed by the?
Epiglottis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tube in the respiratory system which carries air into the lungs is the
Trachea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The place where oxygen leaves the lung is called
Alveoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxygen is taken into the blood from the
Alveoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exchange of gases during external respiration takes place in the
Alveoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following processes results in a release of energy in a living cell?
Respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
External respiration is?
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exchange of gases between air in the lungs and the blood is called
External respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect?
UV-C<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contagious means:
capable of transmitting infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hepatitis B is caused by:
a virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Microbiology is:
the scientific study of microorganisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An infection is:
the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sanitation is:
the process of making hygienic conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A disinfectant is:
a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIDS is caused by:
a virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to:
remove surface dirt and makeup<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the:
by the beauty therapist on a consultation card<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is:
telangiectasia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A slowing performed petrissage has a:
stimulating affect on muscle tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main effect of desincrustation is the:
production of alkali at the cathode<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main purpose of a brush machine is to:
remove dead cells from the skin’s surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is:
interferential<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that:
has dilated capillaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of:
shaving<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contraindication of a full body massage is:
recent removal of malignant tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called “bags”:
give drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be:
lying down<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is:
it is the quickest method<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is:
audio-sonic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on:
inflamed skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are:
not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calamine is used in masks because it:
has a soothing effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A base coat is used:
prior to the application of nail enamel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hangnail is recognized as:
a strip of skin at the side of the nail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function os a concealer in makeup is to:
cover areas of the face<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main traditional use of face powder is to:
set the foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleansing milk is an example of:
an emulsion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is:
carnauba<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An important characteristic of mascara is:
it should be non-irritant to the eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thickness of a liquid is known as:
viscocity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of an emollient is to:
soften the surface of the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in:
self tanning products<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Azulene is a substance obtained from:
the camomile plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains:
amino acids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called:
hard water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of a day cream is to:
protect the skin against the environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin’s surface is:
sulfur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams is:
a humectant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talc is one of the main ingredients used in:
face powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include:
keeping personal matters confidential<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers:
injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in the:
daily accounting book<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by:
recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When planning to open a skin care clinic, careful consideration must be given to the selection of the best:
location<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A document which gives details of the most of goods or services received is:
an invoice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of promoting a salon by free publicity would be:
inviting a journalist to visit the salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Careless appointment booking methods can often contribute to:
dissatisfied clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For anything concerning a salon’s legal matters you must consult a:
lawyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin infestation in which burrows are seen and which is very itchy is:
scabies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keratinization of the epidermis starts in the:
stratum granulosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the hair which contains the pigment is the:
cortex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining the acidity of the skin is necessary to:
prevent bacteria from attacking the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following results in local vasodilation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin can absorb oily substances through:
hair follicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the skin is exposed to sunlight it produces:
vitamin D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deep wrinkles in the skin are caused by:
changes in the structure of collagen fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin acts as a sensory organ because it contains:
nerve endings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eyeliner is applied to the edges of the:
eyelashes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of mascara is to:
thicken eyelashes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The temperature at which pathogenic bacteria grows best is:
37* C<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bacteria are:
single cell microorganisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Viruses are:
very tiny organisms that multiply in living cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin disease caused by fungi is:
tine capitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin disease caused by the itch mite is called:
scabies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most ideal method of sterilization against hepatitis B?
steam under pressure – autoclave<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hepatitis means:
inflammation of the liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A client should tone their skin to:
remove excess cleanser<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is not a method of cleansing the skin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main advantage of waxing is to:
take hair out from the root<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hair shaft and the hair root are removed by:
depilatory wax<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contraindication to electrical epilation is:
a client with a pacemaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most important purpose of skin analysis is:
to find out the client’s skin type so that the correct treatment can be carried out<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded:
by the beauty therapist on a consultation card<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin conditions and skin types are assessed by:
cleansing and loosing through a magnifying lamp and analyzing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A therapist uses a magnifier:
to analyze the skin correctly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An abnormality of the vertebral column which gives a humped back appearance is:
kyphosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of a plumb line in figure correction is important to:
asses postural defects<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cellulite is caused by a disorder of the:
connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin is the thinnest on the:
eyelids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The color of skin in a healthy person is determined mainly by:
melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ingredient of astringent is:
witch hazel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What ingredient is common in sunscreen?
octyl methoxycinnamate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Face masks are used on the skin because they:
leave the skin smooth and soft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin protects the body against microorganisms by:
producing an acid mantle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skin regulates body temperature in hot weather by:
dilation of blood vessels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main effect of sweating is to:
lower body temperature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dark pigment found in the epidermis of the skin is known as:
melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cells which make the skin’s pigment are known as:
melanocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What layer of the epidermis contains 25-30 rows of dead, keratinized epithelial cells?
stratum corneum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New cells of the skin are produced in the:
stratum germinativum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keratinization of the epidermis starts in the:
stratum granulosum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melanin is a:
pigment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The layer of the epidermis in which the cells are fully keratinized is the:
stratum corneum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The resting stage of the hair growth cycle is called:
telogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a bacterial skin disease is:
boils<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the growing hair follicle that is in contact with the hair is the:
inner root sheath<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The germinal matrix of hair is part of which layer of the epidermis?
the basal layer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The growing stage of the hair growth cycle is called:
anagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stage of the hair growth cycle in which the follicle shortens is:
catagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stage of the hair growth cycle in which a club hair is formed is:
catagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In skin, what glands are affected by sex hormones?
sebaceous glands<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current is:
iontophoresis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A galvanic current is used during:
desincrustation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should:
be held in the client’s hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contraindication to the use of steam is:
rosacea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A necessary precaution that should taken in using electrical apparatus is to:
remoce jewelry from the client and the beauty therapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The psychological effects of massage are:
sedates and uplifts client<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A stroking method of massage is known as:
effleurage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most stimulating effective massacre movement for blood circulation is:
tapotement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and forefinger is called:
petrissage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frictions, small circular movements performed with pads, thumbs, or forefingers, are most effective:
around the joint areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rapid muscle contractions in the therapists hands produce the massage movement known as:
vibration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stimulating massage movement is:
tapotement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapotements particularly influence:
muscle tone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A treatment used on the feet to release toxins and improve circulation is:
reflexology<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The impression formed for the entire beauty salon usually is set by the:
reception area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second most costly item in opening a clinic is usually:
rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An accurate and efficient control of supplies can be maintained only by having an organized:
stock control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be effective, advertising must create:
desire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best form of promoting a beauty center is:
satisfied clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Careless appointment booking methods can often contribute to:
dissatisfied clients<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good telephone habits and techniques help to build up the clinic’s:
reputation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of an esthetician to their clients include:
keeping personal matters confidential<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsibilities of an esthetician to their employer include:
taking pride in maintaining a good reputation for the business<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main lesion seen is psoriasis is the:
plaque<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of:
collegen fibers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A wart is caused by a:
virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A boil is caused by:
bacteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herpes zoster:
affects the nerves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a skin disease caused by a fungus:
ringworm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A skin infection where small depigmented areas are seen, particularly on tanned skin is:
tine versicolor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a congenital skin disorder is:
psoriasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stretch marks result from:
atrophy of epithelial tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue is called:
carcinoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of a carbohydrate in the body is to:
provide a source of energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a carbohydrate is:
glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What form of food doesn’t have to be broken down into smaller unit before it can be absorbed into the blood?
vitamins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lack of vitamin C in a diet causes:
scurvy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of a protein in the body is:
for growth and repair of body tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protective food substances required by the body are:
fats<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A deficiency of vitamin B2 causes:
pellagra<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vitamin essential for healthy teeth is:
D<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freeze drying a substance is known as:
lyophilisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The breakdown of natural fats to produce soap is an example of saponification:
saponification<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process in which a liquid is boiled and the vapour is allowed to condense is called:
distillation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The property of becoming temporarily liquid when shaken or stirred is called:
thixotropy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An emulsion in which the parts are all the same size is called:
homogenous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An emulsion is:
a dispersion of one phase in another<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main ingredient in an oil-in-water emulsion:
water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main ingredient in a water-in-oil emulsion:
oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following has an emollient effect on the skin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is a humectant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A substance that repels water is called:
hydrophobic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effect of camomile on the skin:
anti-inflammatory<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name given to the grease extracted from sheep’s wool:
lanolin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What ingredient is obtained from a succulent cactus like plant?
aloe vera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is a white, solid, waxy substance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volatile oils obtained from flowers and leaves are known as:
essential oils<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A method of extracting essential oils from flowers and leaves is:
solvent extraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amino acids are used in cosmetics because they:
moisturize the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ingredient of face masks that has strong absorbent properties is:
kaolin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent because it is:
an oxidizing agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witch hazel is used in cosmetics as:
an astringent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ingredient of anti acne products is:
vitamin A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water can be softened in different ways. Not suitable is to:
add soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water that does not contain any other substances is:
distilled water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mask ingredient that has a soothing effect and is used on mature or dry skin is:
almond oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matter is everything that:
occupies space and has weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melting is the change of matter from:
a solid to a liquid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An anion is:
a negatively charged atom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of an acid is:
it can conduct an electric current<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the pH of a solution is between 5 and 7, the the solution is a:
weak acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An organic acid contains the chemical group:
COOH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hertz is a unit of:
frequency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example of synthetic substances are:
plastics and silicones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The alterations of the properties of matter without the formations of any new substance is called a\/an:
physical change<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a metal oxide is dissolved in water, it forms:
an alkali<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of organic acids is that:
they contain the element carbon (C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cathode is:
a negatively charged electrode<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unit of frequency is:
hertz<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the visible spectrum the colors in the correct order are:
red, orange, yellow and green<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effect of infrared rays on the skin is to:
warm the deeper layers of the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultraviolet radiation is absorbed:
mainly in the epidermis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of insulators are:
plastics<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of a transformer is to change:
the voltage of an alternating current to a different voltage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Characteristic of life include:
growth and metabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of organic biological substances are:
carbohydrates and fats<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of mineral substances are:
paraffins and petroleum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaporization is the change of matter from:
a liquid to a gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sublimation is the change of matter from:
a solid to a gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Condensation is:
the change of a vapor to a liquid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Science deals mainly with:
physics and chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The field of physics includes:
heat and electricity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cation is a:
positively charged sodium atom (Na+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electrolyte is a:
substance which, dissolved in water, splits into ions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of an electrolyte is:
salt solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An acid is an electrolyte because:
it can conduct an electric current<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pH can be decreased by:
increasing hydrogen ions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pH is:
the number of free H ions in a solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pH of distilled water is:
7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lemon juice, with a pH reading of about 2, is considered to be:
acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Substances having a pH value of about 9.5 are considered to be:
alkaline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pH of the skin’s acid mantle is:
5.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of a weak acid is that:
it supports the natural pH of the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of organic acids is that:
they contain the element carbon (C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An anode is a:
positively charged electrode<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In physics, radiation means:
the electromagnetic waves in space<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In physics, frequency means:
the number of times per second an electromagnetic wave can change direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Invisible rays which can be used in beauty therapy are:
infrared and ultraviolet rays<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infrared radiation:
is invisible and can be felt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infrared rays can be used in beauty therapy for:
warming<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effects of infrared rays on the skin is to:
warm the deeper layers of the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An indication for a treatment with infrared rays is:
a poor blood circulation in the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The power of an electrical appliance is measured by its:
wattage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A contraindication to treatments with infrared radiation is:
a skin showing telangiectasis on the cheek<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infrared radiation is used to:
warm tissues before massage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which type of radiation has the most antibacterial effect?
UV-C<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultraviolet radiation is mainly absorbeed:
mainly in the epidermis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin cancer is mostly caused by:
UV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of solid conductors are:
metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of liquid conductors are:
fluids in which ions are present<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of an insulator is:
rubber<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strength of an electric current is measured by its:
amperage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pressure of an electric current is measured by its:
voltage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unit of electrical resistance is:
ohm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chemistry is the study of:
the composition of substances and their effects on one another<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organic matter is the study of all substances containing:
carbon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An atom is electrically natural because it has:
the same number of protons and electrons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An atoms contains:
postive protons, uncharged neutrons and negative elections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of an atoms contains:
protons and neutrons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A substance which chemically cannot be broken down into simpler substances is called:
an element<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chemical symbol for iron is:
Fe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smallest part of a compound which still has the same properties of that compound is:
a molecule<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is not a compound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following is an ionic compound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which one of the following is a covalent compound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rusting of iron is caused by:
oxidation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The valency of oxygen is:
2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which machine for treatments in beauty therapy supplies galvanic current?
a machine for iontophoresis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meaning of iontophoresis is:
to force cosmetic ingredients deeper into the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meaning of desincrustation is:
to remove substances from the skin’s surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desincrustation to remove substances from the surface of the skin is done with a:
galvanic machine and cathode as the active electrode<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smallest structural unit in the human body is called the:
cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study of the structures of the body is called:
anatomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study of the functions of the human body:
physiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The outer walls a cell is called the:
call membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA:
carries genetic information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What carries the genetic material of the cell?
DNA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main part of the cell which contains protoplasm is the:
cytoplasm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of the cell is directly surrounded by:
the nuclear membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the cell in contact with its environment is the:
cell membrane<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the cell that controls the activities of the cell is the:
nucleus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of a cell contains:
DNA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nucleus of a cell contains:
nucleoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meiosis is a process concerned with:
division of sex cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of cell division where the mother cell divides into two identical daughter calls is called:
mitosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis during which centrioles reach the ends of the cell is:
metaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last stage of mitosis is known as:
telophase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which the chromatin of the nucleus forms chromosomes is:
prophase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which two identical daughter cell are produced is:
telophase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phase of mitosis in which chromosomes line up win the middle of a cell is:
metaphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a cell is dividing, the nucleus forms:
chromosomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which phase of mitosis is the phase between periods of cell reproduction?
interphase<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A human cell with 22 autosomes and a Y sec chromosome would be a:
sperm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male reproductive cells contain:
22 chromosomes and either an X or aY chromosome<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The structural unit of all living organisms is:
a cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History is the study of:
the microscopic structure of tissues<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name for a collection of similar cells groups together for a particular function is:
tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissues are composed of:
cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissues specialized for movement is:
muscular<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue which provides support and protection and binds structures together is:
connective<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rapid contraction of many complicated body functions is carried out by:
nervous tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impulses can be transmitted throughout the body by:
nervous tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue found lining the surfaced of organs is:
epithelial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flat, scale like epithelial cells are anatomically referred to as:
squamous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The characteristic tissue of skin glands is:
epithelial tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple squamous epithelium is found:
in a alveoli of the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple cuboidal epithelium is found:
in kidney tubules<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following organs is lined with stratified epithelium?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A gland which produces it secretion as the entire cell disintegrates is known as:
a holocrine gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissues found supporting organs is called:
connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of connective tissue is:
cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is a specialized kind of:
connective tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loose connective tissue specializing in fat storage is:
adipose tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tendons are made of:
collagen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of connective tissue is found in the wall of an artery?
elastin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The connective tissue which contains many collagenous fiber embedded within a firm matrix is:
cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connective tissue serving as a shock absorber in joints is?
cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cartilage that has a bluish matrix and few fibers is:
hyaline cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the chemical processes that take place in living organisms is known as:
metabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metabolic process in which energy is liberated by the destruction of complex substances is known as:
catabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metabolic process in which simple substances are converted into more complex compounds is known as:
anabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a period of cell growth, what happens?
more anabolism than catabolism takes place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metabolism takes place in:
the cytoplasm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heat producing power of foods is measured in units of energy called:
joules<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A joule is:
a unit of energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of energy used in a unit of time, by fasting, resting subject to maintain vital functions, is known as:
basal metabolic rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mineral salt which makes up a large portion of bone tissue is:
calcium phosphate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of a long bone in which new erythrocytes are produced is the:
red bone marrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone is known as:
periosteum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the process by which cartilage tissue is turned into bone tissue is:
ossification<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The growth in length of a long bone takes place from:
the epiphyseal cartilage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reabsorption of previously laid down bone is accomplished by:
osteoclasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two bones which form the growth and sides of the cranium are the:
parietal bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof of the eye socket is formed by the:
sphenoid bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bone at the back of the skill is the:
occipital bone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vertebrae which articulate with the ribs are called:
thoracic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vertebrae which have large neural spines to give attachment to powerful back muscles are the:
lumbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joint between the atlas and the axis is:
a pivot joint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ribs are movable connected to:
the thoracic vertebrae<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of pairs of ribs in the body is:
12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shoulder blade is known as the:
scapula<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The names of the two bones articulating in the ball and socket joint of the upper arm are the:
humerus and scapula<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The correct name for the collarbone is the:
clavicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hand consists of \u2026\u2026\u2026. carpals and \u2026\u2026\u2026. metacarpals:
8 carpals and 5 metacarpals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The type of joint found at the knee is:
hinge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What part of the body doesn’t have any movable joints?
cranium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the hip joint, the synovial membrane lines the:
ligament of the head and the femur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Front” and “back” =
anterior and posterior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Up” and “down” =
superior and inferior<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sagital plane divides the body into:
left and right<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A transverve plane divides the body into:
superior and inferior parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main function of muscle tissue is to provide:
movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muscles allow movement to take place by:
contraction and relaxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The contractive part of a muscle is the:
belly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flexion of the hip joint is carried out by the:
rectus femoris<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The muscle which flexes the thigh and the leg is the:
sartorius<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The zygomatic arch gives origin to the:
masseter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The triceps are an example of an:
extensor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The face muscle which contract during smiling is the:
zygomaticus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deepest chest muscles are the:
intercostals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The quadriceps muscles do what?
extends the knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The zygomaticus muscle has its insertion on the:
skin of the corner of the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The muscle which totally overs the shoulder joint is the:
deltoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The muscle that lifts the left in the hip joint is the:
rectus femoris<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A muscle that pulls up the corner of the mouth is the:
zygomaticus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The normal temperature of the human body is approximately:
37* C<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which chemical is transported in the liquid part of the blood?
fibrin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The percentage of water in blood plasma is:
90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which component of blood transports oxygen?
erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is not a component of human blood?
fibroblasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cells responsible for the defense of the body:
white blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood cells which do not have a nucleus:
erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood cels are formed in the:
bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The destruction of red blood cells takes place in the:
liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After birth, red blood cells are made in the:
bone marrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which mineral is used to produce hemoglobin?
iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of white blood cells:
destroy bacteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of substances which stimulate the production of antibodies in the blood is called:
antigens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood responsible for the manufacture of antibodies:
lymphocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The substances produced in the body which destroy or neutralize foreign substances are called:
antibodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defense against antigens does NOT the place by:
erythrocytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood which plays an important role in infection:
white blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The component of blood which plays an important role in clotting is:
platelets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary function of thrombocytes is to:
play a role in blood clotting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which vitamin causes an increase in clotting time of blood when it is deficient?
K<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When blood clots, the soluble substance which becomes insoluble is called:
fibrinogen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calcium in the blood is necessary for:
blood coagulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deoxygenated blood enters the heart by the:
right atrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of the cavity in which the heart lies is called:
pericardial cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When he ventricle of the heart contract, the:
aortic and pulmonary valces open<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is presented to the ventricles after they have completed their contractions by the:
semilunar valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
right ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average rate of heartbeat of a healthy adult in rest in number of beats per minute is:
70<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right ventricle and left atrium are connected by the:
pulmonary circulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vessel that collects blood from the digestive organs organs is the:
hepatic portal vein<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The blood vessel which has thick muscular walls and carries deoxygenated blood is the:
pulmonary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right ventricle of the heart is the:
beginning of the pulmonary circulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After leaving the right ventricle, blood is pumped to the:
pulmonary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic that cannot be applied to veins is that they:
always carry blood way from the heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An incorrect statement about arteries is that they:
have valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A characteristic of all artery (except pulmonary arteries) is that they:
transport blood rich in oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arteries have:
an elastic wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The muscle tissue located within the walls of blood vessels is:
smooth muscle tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The extremely thin walls of capillaries are made of:
only endothelium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tissue fluid leaves the capillaries by:
diffusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The function of capillaries is not for the purpose of the:
destruction of antigens<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lymphatic sessile that gathers most of the lymph is the:
thoracic duct<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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