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neuroplasticity ֎ -:- the ability of neurons to change their structure, function, and chemical profile to create new neural pathways; the brain's ability to reorganize by creating new neural pathways to adapt nociception ֎ -:- the perception of pain; caused by a nociceptor (sensory nerve) ...

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Massage Therapy Vocabulary Questions
& 100% Correct Answers- Latest Test |
Graded A+ | Passed
neuroplasticity


֎ -:- the ability of neurons to change their structure, function, and chemical

profile to create new neural pathways; the brain's ability to reorganize by

creating new neural pathways to adapt




nociception


֎ -:- the perception of pain; caused by a nociceptor (sensory nerve) responding

to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli




thrombophlebitis


֎ -:- inflammation of the wall of a superficial vein associated with thrombosis;

often occurs in the legs of pregnant




physiology


֎ -:- branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms

and their parts; the way in with in which living organisms or bodily parts

function




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bronchospasm


֎ -:- constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles




respiratory tract


֎ -:- passageway for breathing formed by mouth, nose, throat, and lungs; nasal

cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli




desensitization therapy


֎ -:- allergy shots




abduction


֎ -:- movement of joint so that a body part moves away from the midline of the

body




adduction


֎ -:- movement of joint so that a body part moves towards from the midline of

the body




pain tolerance




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֎ -:- maximum amount of pain an individual will endure before outwardly

responding to it




hypertension


֎ -:- high blood pressure




emphysema


֎ -:- condition where air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs are damaged and enlarged

causing breathlessness. flow of air is persistently and irreversibly obstructed




COPD


֎ -:- chonic obstructive pulmonary disease; group of incurable lung diseases

that restrict breathing. the two most common are emphysema and chronic

bronchitis




air hunger


֎ -:- dyspnea accompanied by an inability to catch one's breath




oxygen concentrator




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֎ -:- a device which concentrates the oxygen from a gas supply (typically

ambient air) to supply an oxygen enriched gas stream




nasal cannula


֎ -:- plastic tubing worn under the nostrils, often connected to an oxygen

concentrator




lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)


֎ -:- surgery which diseased portions of the lung(s) are removed, can be used to

"treat" emphysema




barrel chest


֎ -:- partially expanded rib cage due to overly inflated lungs; often symptom of

asthma or emphysema




knock knee


֎ -:- genu valgum; a condition in which the knees angle in and touch one

another when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus

deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while

simultaneously straightening the legs




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