Term 1 of 260
Which type of movement is caused by stimulation of the motor area of the left cerebral cortex?
Unconsciously
Ipsilaterally
Involuntarily
Contralaterally
Term 2 of 260
Which of the following is true of tactile sensations?
Touch and vibration sensations are carried by unmyelinated C fibers
Touch, pressure, and vibration sensations are carried by unmyelinated C fibers
Vibration sensations are carried by unmyelinated axons
Tactile receptors include corpuscles of touch and cutaneous mechanoreceptors
Term 3 of 260
A massage therapist can often sense the unspoken discomfort felt during the massage by
observing client's:
Physical exam
Use of words
History
Body language
,Term 4 of 260
The absorption of iron through the small intestines takes place by way of:
Osmosis
Active transport
Passive transport
Diffusion
Term 5 of 260
The body region of the forehead is called the ________ region.
mental
cervical
occipital
frontal
Term 6 of 260
When a bruise is brownish and swelling is present, what range is this?
Subacute, Grade 3
Chronic, Grade 2
Subacute, Grade 2
Acute, Grade 1
,Term 7 of 260
Which of the following is a characteristic of somatic hormones?
Act on specific body organs or cells
Stimulate release of tropic hormones
Secreted by the hypothalamus
Depress endocrine function
Term 8 of 260
Which of the following structural adaptations is not seen in lymphatic capillaries?
Flap-like mini-valves
Anchoring collagen filaments
Precapillary sphincters
Blind-ended tubes
Term 9 of 260
Which of the following statements describes adhesive capsulitis?
Capsular tightness and intracapsular adhesions
Inflammation and pain in the joint
Spasticity of rotator cuff muscles
Muscle hypertonicity and trigger points
, Term 10 of 260
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has______?
Low glucose
Low blood sugar
High amounts of insulin
High glucose
Term 11 of 260
This muscle is located on the dorsal aspect of the foot:
Extensor digitorum profundus
Extensor digitorum brevis
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor digitorum superficialis
Term 12 of 260
Which of the following statements regarding the hypothalamic-pituitary axis is false?
Dysfunction of the hypothalamus gland affects the function of the pituitary gland directly
Hormone release factors (HRFs) secreted by the pituitary gland stimulate the
hypothalamus
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland hormones affect a large number of body functions
The hypothalamus and pituitary glands link the nervous and endocrine systems
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