test 1

Which of the following is a cord-like protein that helps to waterproof the skin?
A. Melanin
B. Keratin
C. Carotene
D. SebumB. Keratin

Which receptor is responsible for detecting light touch?
A. Sudoriferous end organs
B. Meissner's corpuscles
C. Pacinian corpuscles
D. Free nerve endings

Which is the receptor responsible for detecting deep pressure?
A. Pacinian corpuscles
B. Krause Bulbs
C. Pressure spindles
D. Meissner's corpuscles

What is an endangerment site on the posterior knee?
A. Median Nerve
B. Common Peroneal Nerve
C. Tibialis Posterior
D. Femoral Artery

On which neck muscle do you use extra caution in massaging due to its close proximity to the carotid artery?
A. Suboccipitals
B. Levator Scapulae
C. Splenis Capitus
D. Sternocleidomastoid

Which muscle is located directly interior to the scapular spine?
A. Supraspinatus
B. Subscapularis
C. Infraspinatus
D. Teres Minor

In an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, which end of the clavicle is involved?
A. Medial
B. Proximal
C. Distal
D. Lateral

If a client is experiencing pain in the inguinal region, which joint is most likely affected?
A. Ankle
B. Knee
C. Hip
D. Elbow

Which muscle group resists knee flexion?
A. Quadriceps
B. Hamstrings
C. Rotators
D. Adductors

The kidneys lie in a retroperitoneal postion. What does that mean?
A. In front of the abdominal peritoneum
B. Top of the abdominal peritoneum
C. Behind the abdominal peritoneum
D. Beside the abdominal peritoneum

During exhalation, the diaphragm does what?
A. Contracts
B. Remains motionless
C. Descends
D. Ascends

What is an instantaneous, involuntary response to a stimulus, either inside or outside the body?
A. Action Potential
B. Subthreshold Response
C. Motor Unit
D. Reflex

Which lower leg muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion?
A. Peroneus Longus
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Popliteus
D. Tibialis Anterior

For a skeletal muscle to contract, what must happen first?
A. The agonist must relax
B. A muscle must stimulate a nerve
C. A bone must move
D. Nerve must stimulate a nerve

Of the following conditons, which one is NOT contagious?
A. Warts
B. Ringworm
C. Impetigo
D. Psoriasis