MEGA CIBTAC Practice Exam Questions And
Answers on Anatomy, Physiology, Skin, Nails,
Nutrition & Infection Control
What is a Viral infection? - ANSWER -Infectious organisms invade cells,
distorting them. the cell then replicates the infected cells creating another
contaminated cell. they multiply quickly and can change from mild to severe in a
short space of time
What is a Infestation? - ANSWER -little animals that live on other bodies and feed
off tissue and blood.
what classifies as a Fungal infection? - ANSWER -superficial, localized skin
conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
Fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER -Vitamins A, D, E, K
Which is the only movable bone of the skull? - ANSWER -mandible
What are the 3 main functions of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER -Immunity,
fluid ballance and filtration, absorption of fats
The bones running across the palm of the hand are called what? - ANSWER -
Metacarples
What are the water soluble vitamins? - ANSWER -B and C
What does the lymphatic system consist of? - ANSWER -lymphatic vessels ,
lymph, lymph capillaries,lymph nodes, lymph ducts lymphatic organs
The name of the bone of the upper arm is the what? - ANSWER -Humerus
, Vitamins are what? - ANSWER -Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but
that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.
What is interstitial fluid? - ANSWER -Fluid BETWEEN the cells or in the tissues
Minerals are what? - ANSWER -inorganic compounds needed in relatively small
amounts for regulation, growth, and maintenance of body tissues and functions
Which direction does lymph flow? - ANSWER -in one direction towards the heart
The mentalis muscle is situated? - ANSWER -On the chin
Lymphatic - ANSWER -Lymph and Lymph nodes protect against disease,
transport fats and produce white blood cells.
Endocrine System - ANSWER -Provides glands which produce hormones which
regulate body functions like growth, reproduction and metabolism.
Bioflavonoids - ANSWER -Referred to as vitamin P.
Enhances absorption of vitamin C
Relieve pain and bruises and helps injury's heal faster
The right lymphatic duct empties lymph into the what? - ANSWER -Right
subclavian vein
What is Chyle? - ANSWER -lymph from the digestive system (more white in
colour.)
What does lymph contain? - ANSWER -Water, protein, white blood cells, fat,
dead cell fragments, bacteria and toxins
Mitosis takes place in which epidermal layer? - ANSWER -Basal
Benefits of Vitamin K - ANSWER -essential for blood clotting
, Aids in healing especially in post cosmetic procedures
Benefits of Vitamin F/ EFA - ANSWER -Building blocks of healthy cells
Helps fight Acne
AIDS absorption of active ingredients into deeper layers of skin
Nerve ending are most numerous in which layer of skin? - ANSWER -Epidermal
Where are lymphocytes produced? - ANSWER -bone marrow and thymus
What are the main functions of lymph nodes? - ANSWER -Filtering the lymph
fluid and activating the immune system
The dermis is composed largely of what? - ANSWER -dense connective tissue
Benefits of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - ANSWER -Antioxidant, Collagen
production, collagen synthesis, anti inflammatory,Increases absorption of iron,
copper, and chromium
Benefits of Vitamin D - ANSWER -Aids growth of skin cells repair and
metabolism
Produced from UV on 7 dehydro-cholesterol on the skin
What function is preformed by the sudoriferous glands? - ANSWER -Elimination
of waste material though perspiration
What are lymph capillaries? - ANSWER -Blind ended lymph vessels weaved
along side the circulatory capillaries which contain one way flaps which allow
interstitial fluid to flow into the lymphatic system
What is Tinea Ungium? - ANSWER -Nail plate thickens and becomes deformed
and finally sheds.
Benefits of Vitamin E - ANSWER -Antioxidant, anti inflammatory reduces
oedema and erythema soothing healing
Answers on Anatomy, Physiology, Skin, Nails,
Nutrition & Infection Control
What is a Viral infection? - ANSWER -Infectious organisms invade cells,
distorting them. the cell then replicates the infected cells creating another
contaminated cell. they multiply quickly and can change from mild to severe in a
short space of time
What is a Infestation? - ANSWER -little animals that live on other bodies and feed
off tissue and blood.
what classifies as a Fungal infection? - ANSWER -superficial, localized skin
conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
Fat soluble vitamins - ANSWER -Vitamins A, D, E, K
Which is the only movable bone of the skull? - ANSWER -mandible
What are the 3 main functions of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER -Immunity,
fluid ballance and filtration, absorption of fats
The bones running across the palm of the hand are called what? - ANSWER -
Metacarples
What are the water soluble vitamins? - ANSWER -B and C
What does the lymphatic system consist of? - ANSWER -lymphatic vessels ,
lymph, lymph capillaries,lymph nodes, lymph ducts lymphatic organs
The name of the bone of the upper arm is the what? - ANSWER -Humerus
, Vitamins are what? - ANSWER -Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but
that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.
What is interstitial fluid? - ANSWER -Fluid BETWEEN the cells or in the tissues
Minerals are what? - ANSWER -inorganic compounds needed in relatively small
amounts for regulation, growth, and maintenance of body tissues and functions
Which direction does lymph flow? - ANSWER -in one direction towards the heart
The mentalis muscle is situated? - ANSWER -On the chin
Lymphatic - ANSWER -Lymph and Lymph nodes protect against disease,
transport fats and produce white blood cells.
Endocrine System - ANSWER -Provides glands which produce hormones which
regulate body functions like growth, reproduction and metabolism.
Bioflavonoids - ANSWER -Referred to as vitamin P.
Enhances absorption of vitamin C
Relieve pain and bruises and helps injury's heal faster
The right lymphatic duct empties lymph into the what? - ANSWER -Right
subclavian vein
What is Chyle? - ANSWER -lymph from the digestive system (more white in
colour.)
What does lymph contain? - ANSWER -Water, protein, white blood cells, fat,
dead cell fragments, bacteria and toxins
Mitosis takes place in which epidermal layer? - ANSWER -Basal
Benefits of Vitamin K - ANSWER -essential for blood clotting
, Aids in healing especially in post cosmetic procedures
Benefits of Vitamin F/ EFA - ANSWER -Building blocks of healthy cells
Helps fight Acne
AIDS absorption of active ingredients into deeper layers of skin
Nerve ending are most numerous in which layer of skin? - ANSWER -Epidermal
Where are lymphocytes produced? - ANSWER -bone marrow and thymus
What are the main functions of lymph nodes? - ANSWER -Filtering the lymph
fluid and activating the immune system
The dermis is composed largely of what? - ANSWER -dense connective tissue
Benefits of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - ANSWER -Antioxidant, Collagen
production, collagen synthesis, anti inflammatory,Increases absorption of iron,
copper, and chromium
Benefits of Vitamin D - ANSWER -Aids growth of skin cells repair and
metabolism
Produced from UV on 7 dehydro-cholesterol on the skin
What function is preformed by the sudoriferous glands? - ANSWER -Elimination
of waste material though perspiration
What are lymph capillaries? - ANSWER -Blind ended lymph vessels weaved
along side the circulatory capillaries which contain one way flaps which allow
interstitial fluid to flow into the lymphatic system
What is Tinea Ungium? - ANSWER -Nail plate thickens and becomes deformed
and finally sheds.
Benefits of Vitamin E - ANSWER -Antioxidant, anti inflammatory reduces
oedema and erythema soothing healing
