Qualification title: Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Complementary Therapies (540) (600430)
Assessment module: 030
Version: Sample
Base mark: 60
Grading: P/M/D
1. Which type of tissue is found in the epidermis?
Answer:
Stratified keratinised epithelium
Test spec reference: 303.1.4
Total marks: 1
2. Which letter on the diagram identifies the lunula?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Answer:
C
Test spec reference: 303-1.4
Total marks: 1
3. What type of synovial joint connects the atlas and the axis cervical vertebrae?
Answer:
Pivot
Test spec reference: 303.1.4
Total marks: 1
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4. Which of the following are examples of voluntary muscles?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cardiac and striated.
Skeletal and striated.
Visceral and non-striated.
Skeletal and non-striated.
Answer:
B
Test spec reference: 303.4.1
Total marks: 1
5. Which of the following protein filaments are involved in muscle contraction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Myosin and actin.
Sarcomere and actin.
Myosin and fascicles.
Sarcomere and fascicles.
Answer:
A
Test spec reference: 303.4.2
Total marks: 1
6. Which artery transports blood to the head?
Answer:
Cartoid
Test spec reference: 303.5.3
Total marks: 1
7. Explain why infections such as chicken pox are usually only contracted once.
Answer:
Acquired immunity.
Test spec reference: 303.6.4
Total marks: 1
8. What action does the sympathetic nervous system have on the heart?
Answer:
Increases the heartbeat.
Test spec reference: 303.7.1
Total marks: 1
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9. Describe the process of inspiration?
Answer:
Movement of air into the lungs.
Test spec reference: 303.8.1
Total marks: 1
10. Which one of the following best defines digestion?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The breaking down of food into molecules small enough to enter cells.
The passage of food molecules into blood and lymph.
The taking of food into the mouth and chewing.
The elimination of indigestible substances from the digestive.
Answer:
A
Test spec reference: 303.9.2
Total marks: 1
11. Which hormone increases the reabsorption of water from the kidney nephron?
Answer:
Vasopressin (ADH)
Test spec reference: 303.10.3
Total marks: 1
12. On the diagram of the kidney, which structure is labelled X?
X
Answer:
Ureter
Test spec reference: 303.11.1
Total marks: 1
13. What is the main role of mitrocondria?
Answer:
To convert energy locked in food into energy that the cell can use.
Test spec reference: 303.1.3
Total marks: 1
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14. Describe two ways in which the acid mantle protects the epidermis?
Answer:
 surface barrier to prevent evaporation of skins moisture
 maintain skins pH balance
 acidity prevents bacteria growing, and provides resistant to some skin problems
(infection).
Test spec reference: 303.2.1
Total marks: 2
15. Explain the difference between Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis.
Answer:
 Hirsutism - it is endocrine related, only occurs in women and follows the male growth
pattern.
 Hypertrichosis. – it is congenital, excessive overgrowth of unwanted hair, it can be
anywhere on the body.
Test spec reference: 303.2.4
Total marks: 2
16. Define plantar flexion.
Answer:
Pointing the toes downwards (standing on your tip toes)
Test spec reference: 303.2.4
Total marks: 1
17. Identify two muscles that produce plantar flexion.
Answer:
Any two of the following:
 Gastrocnemius
 Soleus
 Tibialis Posterior
Test spec reference: 303.4.3
Total marks: 2
18. Describe supination.
Answer:
Palm is facing anterior aspect of the body.
Test spec reference: 303.2.4
Total marks: 1
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19. Explain the causes of osteoporosis.
Answer: Condition in which the bones structure becomes brittle and fragile from the loss of
bone tissue including depletion of calcium
Test spec reference: 303.3.5
Total marks: 2
20. a) What is muscle fatigue?
b) Describe how muscle fatigue can be alleviated.
Answer:
a) Muscle inability to generate force
b) Rest and Massage
Test spec reference: 303.4.2
Total marks: 2
21. Describe the difference between the pulmonary and systemic circulation.
Answer:
 Pulmonary circulation is the blood from the heart to lungs and back and blood vessels are
reversed (veins carry oxygenated blood and artery carry de-oxygenated blood).
 Systemic circulation is blood from heart to body and back.
Test spec reference: 303.5.1
Total marks: 2
22. Describe the action of phagocytic leucocytes.
Answer:
 Engulf and ingest micro-organisms
 Neutralise pathogens
Test spec reference: 303.5.2
Total marks: 2
23. Describe three functions of the spleen.
Answer:
Any three of the following:




Filtering and cleaning the blood of pathogens, old blood cells and other debris
Controls the amount of red blood cells and blood storage in the body
Destroys old erythrocytes
White blood cells fights infections and remove pathogens
Test spec reference: 303.6.2
Total marks: 3
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24. Describe two symptoms of a cluster headache.
Answer:
Any two of the following





Short lasting 15 minutes to 3 hrs
Excruciating around one eye or temple.
Red or watering eyes
Running or blocked nose
Often occur at similar time of the day.
Test spec reference: 303.7.2
Total marks: 2
25. Describe the structure and function of the alveoli in the lungs
Answer:
Any two of the following:



sac like structure, extremely delicate and thin
a large one cell thick surface area
produce lung surfactant for the diffusion and exchange of gases.
Test spec reference: 303.8.1
Total marks: 2
26. Define peristalsis.
Answer
 It is a muscular wave like contraction which moves the content of food through the
digestive system.
 It occurs from the oesophagus to the anus.
Test spec reference: 303.9.1
Total marks: 2
27. Identify two differences between an endocrine and an exocrine gland.
Answer
 Endocrine is a ductless gland where an exocrine gland has a duct.
 Endocrine glands only secrete hormones into the blood stream. Exocrine secrete into a
duct.
Test spec reference: 303.10.1
Total marks: 2
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28. Describe one function of the kidney in relation to balancing fluid
Answer
To regulate fluid levels in the blood supply (so if it’s high it would filter more and if it’s low it would
re-absorb).
Test spec reference: 303.11.2
Total marks: 1
29. Discuss the effects of oestrogen and progesterone on the reproductive system.
Answer
1x mark for any six of the following, max x 4marks per hormone.
Oestrogen
 Development of secondary sexual characteristics at puberty (1 mark)
 Stimulates and supports thickening of uterine lining during proliferative phase (1 mark)
 Triggers Luteinising hormone search mid-cycle stimulating ovulation (1 mark)
 Stimulates anterior pituitary secretion of the follicle stimulating hormone (1 mark)
 Stimulates luteinising hormone in the first half of the cycle (1 mark)
Progesterone
 Stimulates and supports thickening and increased glandular development of uterine lining
during secretory phase (1 mark)
 With oestrogen inhibits secretion of the follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising
hormone from the anterior pituitary in the second half of the cycle (1 mark)
Test spec reference: 303.10.3
Total marks: 6
30. Describe the effects of endometriosis on the female body.
Answer
1x mark for any seven of the following, max x7 marks.
Endometriosis is a migration of the endometrial cells from the uterine to other areas of the body.
(1 mark)
On some occasions endometrial tissue can naturally occur in other areas. (1 mark)
Learners needs to discuss the following:
 Bleeding that leads to the development of scar tissues (1 mark)
 Scar tissues lead to adhesions which can cause blockage of the fallopian tubes, bowel and
bladder problems (1 mark)
 Ovarian cysts could develop which can lead to infertility (1 mark)
 Has an effect on the menstrual cycle such as heavy and excessive bleeding, often
irregular (1 mark)
 Excruciating pain (1 mark)
 Swelling of the lower abdomen due to inflammation (1 mark)Lack of iron can cause
anaemia where heavy bleeding occurs (1 mark)
Test spec reference: 303.2.4
Total marks: 7
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31. The image below is a pathology that has presented on a client, discuss in detail the
pathology and course of action.
Answer
1x mark for any six of the following, max x6 marks.
Sarcoptes Scabiei- scabies (1 mark for full correct name only)
Cause - Parasites burrow in to the skin and lay eggs. They are highly contagious through direct
contact ( 1 mark)
Signs - The infestation is visible by local inflammation, rash, red bumps (around the burrows) and
blisters, and irritation of the infected area and small grey swelling caused by the burrowing mites
(1 mark)
Commonly found between the fingers, wrists but can also be found under the arm and around
the groin. (1 mark)
Symptoms - Cause intense itching which is more intense at night. Looks like scratched skin (1
mark)
Course of action - Client is contra-indicated, do not treat and refer to GP for oral or topical
scabicidal drugs (1 mark)
Test spec reference: 303.12.12
Total marks: 6
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