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The control center of the cell that directs nearly all metabolic activities is the
endoplasmic reticulum
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A type of arthritis-related condition that affects the muscles instead of the joints is called
fibromyalgia
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Risk factors for diabetes include all of the following
- high cholesterol
- hypertension
- smoking
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What are some effects of the parasympathetic nervous system?
- increased gastrointestinal motility
- decreased heart rate
- decreased blood pressure
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The most numerous blood cells with the function of transporting oxygen
and a small amount of carbon dioxide in the blood are called
erythrocytes
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Oxygen attaches to ____ in order to be transported in the blood stream
hemoglobin
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When a pathogen is absorbed rather than "eaten" by cells, the process is known as
pinocytosis
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The valves located between both ventricles and their adjacent arteries are called the
semilunar valves
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the valves between the right atrium and right ventricles areĀ called the
tricuspid valve
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The valves that is between the left atrium and left ventricle is the
mitral valve or bicuspid valve
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the valve that is between the left ventricle and the aorta is the
aortic valve
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the three layers of arteries are
- tunica intima
- media
- adventitia
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the three layers of protection around the the brain and spinal cord are
- pia mater
- arachnoid mater
- dura mater
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The expansion and return of the arteries caused by the cardiac cycle is called
pulse
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What techniques would best benefit an amputee when massaging the stump?
Tapotement
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External and internal respiration takes place by which mechanism?
Diffusion
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Nestled in spherical pockets on the superior and lateral surfaces of the tongue are the
gustatory organs
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Gas exchange between the blood and the tissues is called
Tissue respiration or aka internal respiration
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the transfer of molecules such as oxygen, from an area of higher concentration to an area of low concentration is called
diffusion
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As urine is formed, it is collected in tubules and routed into a larger papillary duct called the
duct of Bellini
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When performing METs, the client pushes against the therapist using how much force?
20%
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Assessment of an athlete should occur during
post event massage only
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PNF and MET are very similar stretching methods, however there are differences. What are (is) the difference(s)?
PNF is not as safe to use on those with high blood pressure
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Hormones that regulate the growth and secretory activity of other endocrine glands are called
trophic hormones
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When massaging an injured limb, it is best to
massage proximal to the injury
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The two urinary bladder structures that allow for expansion are the
rugae and transitional epithelium
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the flattened part of the vertebral arch is called the
lamina
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the most common fracture with osteoporosis is
compression fracture
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If a client has osteoporosis, what modifications if any should be made for his/her massage?
lighter tissue work is necessary
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The funnel-shaped pouch surrounding the glomuerulus is called the
renal capsule or aka bowman's capusle
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another name for the throat is
pharynx
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the largest and most complex joint in the body is the
knee
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Calcitonin is produced by the
parathyroid gland
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The sensory receptors stimulated by both tension and excessive stretch
and that activate an inhibitory response in the motor neuron are called
Golgi tendons
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The joint that is also known as the coxal joint is the
acetabulofemoral joint
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The type of stretching where the goal is a temporary lengthening of the muscle is called
elastic elongation
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The type of stretching where permanent lengthening of the muscle is the goal is called
plastic elongation
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The adductor longus originates on the
anterior pubic bone
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The tibialis anterior performs what action(s)?
both inversion and dorsiflexion
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what muscle is the longest muscle in the body?
sartorius
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In the 5-element theory of Eastern Medicine, the earth element consists of what yin component?
Spleen
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In the five-element theory of Eastern Medicine, the lung is
yin/metal
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In the five-element theory of Eastern Medicine, the stomach is
yang/earth
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In the five-element theory of Eastern Medicine, the bladder is
Yang/Water
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Which meridian energy is related more to mental stress and blood purification?
Kidney
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In Oriental medicine, the anatomical position is different from Western medicine because
the arms are above the head
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How are the governing and conception vessels brought together?
By touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth
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The stimulus at which the first noticeable muscle contraction occurs is called the
reflexive stimulus
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Another term for valgus knees is
knocked kneed
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The muscles that perform internal (medial) rotation of the humerus are
pectoralis major, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi
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the muscle that flex the hip is the
psoas
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Rectus femoris is the only quadriceps muscle the
hip
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biceps femoris is a hamstring muscle and extends the
hip
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Vastus lateralis is a quad muscle, but only extends the
knee
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For a massage client with cystic fibrosis, what two massage techniques are most beneficial to help loosen phlegm?
tapotement and vibration
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