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NEW QUESTION # 146
Which body system do the tonsils belong to?
- A. Digestive
- B. Endocrine
- C. Cardiovascular
- D. Immune
Answer: D
Explanation:
The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue located just behind the tongue at the back of the throat. Tonsils are the first line of defense against inhaled or ingested pathogens and are part of the immune system.
NEW QUESTION # 147
What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?
Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)
- A. Erythrocytes
- B. Neurotransmitters
- C. Electrolytes
- D. Digestive enzymes
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 148
Which activity is likely to cause the most lactic acid build up in a client?
- A. Walking up stairs
- B. Sprinting
- C. A long walk
- D. A long car ride
Answer: B
Explanation:
Lactic acid buildup occurs when the demand for energy exceeds the tissues ability to process the metabolic waste. Sprinting is the only activity mentioned that can create this scenario.
NEW QUESTION # 149
There are moments when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure?
- A. Relationship difficulties
- B. Sharing information about a mutual friend
- C. Business concerns and financial woes
- D. Coming down with a cold
Answer: D
Explanation:
Coming down with a cold directly affects the client within the therapeutic environment. The other three choices are irrelevant to a client.
NEW QUESTION # 150
A client who often jokes about going out on a date is _________________.
- A. testing boundaries
- B. exploring the therapeutic relationship
- C. just being kind
- D. breaking confidentiality
Answer: A
Explanation:
Any client who routinely requests to explore beyond the professional environment is testing the boundaries and professionalism of the therapist. Remember, the therapist is always at fault for allowing a breach of professional boundaries. The repercussions can lead to a hefty fine and/or loss of a massage license.
NEW QUESTION # 151
Which body system does the thymus belong to?
- A. Digestive
- B. Endocrine
- C. Immune
- D. Nervous
Answer: C
Explanation:
The thymus is a very special organ of the immune system. It functions to train T-lymphocytes to adapt to pathogens and disorders within the body to maintain homeostasis.
NEW QUESTION # 152
Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
- A. insulin
- B. FSH
- C. ADH
- D. HRT
Answer: B
Explanation:
FSH or follicle stimulating hormone, produced by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland regulates the reproductive processes of the body, including development, growth and maturation.
NEW QUESTION # 153
Which chemical or element would be found in blood serum?
- A. Fibrinogen
- B. Red blood cells
- C. White blood cells
- D. Electrolytes
Answer: D
Explanation:
Serum is the blood plasma that is separated from white and red blood cells as well as the fibrinogens. Serum contains the antibodies, antigens, electrolytes, hormones and any exogenous substances (drugs, pathogens, etc)
NEW QUESTION # 154
Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?
- A. Cartilage
- B. Muscle
- C. Bone
- D. Nervous
Answer: C
Explanation:
The ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body and help transmit sound to the cochlea. The term ossicles literally means "tiny bones" and are named the incus, the malleus and the stapes. An absence of these bones causes a severe hearing loss.
NEW QUESTION # 155
The ulna rotates around the radius.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Answer: B
Explanation:
The ulna is stationary during wrist rotation.
NEW QUESTION # 156
A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What nerve bundle is the root of the cause?
- A. Peroneal nerve
- B. Sciatic
- C. Brachial plexus
- D. Radial
Answer: C
Explanation:
The brachial plexus is the nerve bundle that serves the arm and most of the shoulder.
NEW QUESTION # 157
Which of the following determines the necessary certifications and educational requirements for licensure?
- A. State regulations
- B. Federal agency
- C. AMTA quidelines
- D. HIPAA requlations
Answer: A
Explanation:
Licensure is handled by state massage boards that determine the minimum educational requirements and certifications needed for qualification. A massage therapist who is interested in licensure in a state that regulates massage should first contact the state massage board for regulation requirements.
NEW QUESTION # 158
A protrusion of the intestine thru the inguinal canal is referred to as ____________.
- A. exophthalmos
- B. hernia
- C. bulqaria
- D. diverticulum
Answer: B
Explanation:
A hernia occurs when an organ, or the surrounding fascial tissue of the organ, protrudes through the wall or membrane that contains it. Hernias can occur at various points within the body and are often named by their location. This question deals with an inguinal hernia. Hernias are classified as either reducible hernias or irreducible hernias. Reducible hernias can be manually reversed by applying direct pressure whereas irreducible hernias need surgery to reverse the condition.
NEW QUESTION # 159
Where are the adrenal glands located?
- A. Along the anterolateral portion of the neck
- B. Throughout the body along circulatory tissues
- C. Superior to the kidneys
- D. Brain cavity of skull
Answer: C
Explanation:
The adrenal glands, known for releasing "fight or flight" hormones in response to stressors, are located superiorly to the kidneys.
NEW QUESTION # 160
A crackling, grating or popping sound from joints is referred to as ____________.
- A. a soft tissue barrier
- B. a degenerative disease
- C. air bubbles
- D. crepitus
Answer: D
Explanation:
Crepitus is a crackling, grating or popping sound from joints or other subcutaneous tissue.
NEW QUESTION # 161
The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.
- A. midbrain
- B. hindbrain
- C. brainstem
- D. fore bra in
Answer: A
Explanation:
The mesencephalon is also known as the midbrain, and is associated with arousal, hearing, motor control, vision, sleeping patterns and more.
NEW QUESTION # 162
Which of the following anatomical directional references is not matched correctly?
- A. Dorsal - on the posterior or back side
- B. Ventral - toward the front or belly side
- C. Distal - toward an attached base structure
- D. Medial - toward the midline of the body
Answer: C
Explanation:
All directional terms use the anatomical position as the standard point of reference. The term "distal" refers to a structure that is located away from a base structure - for example, the hand is distal to the elbow.
NEW QUESTION # 163
A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region. What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?
- A. Client open mouth and relax their jaw
- B. Client clench and relax their jaw
- C. Pinch closed and open eyes
- D. Rotate head from side to side
Answer: B
Explanation:
The temporalis muscle has one action and that is to clench the jaw during mastication. The best way to locate and palpate the temporalis muscle is to instruct the client to clench and release their jaw while the therapist feels for the origin and insertion of muscle fibers along the temporal bone.
NEW QUESTION # 164
What is known as the "molecular unit of currency "?
- A. ATP
- B. Gamma qlobulins
- C. Actin
- D. T cells
Answer: A
Explanation:
The "molecular unit of currency" is often used to describe the importance of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to cellular functions within the body.
NEW QUESTION # 165
What is another term for kinesthesia?
- A. Tetanus
- B. Proprioception
- C. Pain
- D. Mechanoreceptors
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kinesthesia is another term for proprioception, or the ability of a person to perceive their own movement.
NEW QUESTION # 166
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