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The muscular pxs and spasms caused by salt being lost through sweating and not replaced, which can develop into metal confusion and convulsions

What is the muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

a constant force that usually works against proper body posture

concentric contraction is best described by

the receptor, found in muscles, provides information about the length or change in length of skeletal muscles

a term that describes movement toward the heart, following venous flow

the network of capillaries in the kidneys where filtration of the blood takes place

Definition of aponeurosis

The "breaking down" phase of metabolism

What is NOT a process in blood clot formation

Which hormone produced by the B cells lowers blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake by the cells

the serous membrane associated with the lungs is the

name the glands that produce and secrete a fluid that is approximately 99% water; contains some electrolytes, salts, and urea: and cools the body by removing heat through evaporation

a parasympathetic hormone released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction

Dr. Hans Selye, a leading authority on stress, defines stress as

what can be palpated as a "knot" and is related to soft tissue or fascia that has become connected, as in scar development

for clients to gain the greatest benefit from touch therapy, it is important for them to feel

a bowtie-shaped gland in the neck just below the larynx

what cannot be said about an ion

what medication is typically given to prevent clot formation and is used by patients who may be at risk for myocardial infarction or stroke

the term used to describe the study of disease

the four pockets or chambers in the brain where cerebral spinal fluid is produced

what is not an extraction process of essential oils

the heart chakra has what color associated with it

What percentage of semen is actually sperm

the network of tubules in the cytoplasm responsible for packaging and shipping proteins to various areas of the cell

what category of burns in what percentage has an extremely high mortality rate

what is the name of the long, flattened attached to the superior portion of the testis that functions as a holding area where sperm mature

the hypersecretion of growth hormone is adults - the condition is characterized by hyperglycemia; thickened, coarse skin; and enlargement of the head, jaw, nose, tongue, ears, hands, feet and some internal organs

the thick middle layer of the heart, composed of cardiac muscle tissue that contracts regularly

the group of muscles forms the rotator cuff, which provides movement for the shoulder joint as well as a great deal of stability

in Swedish massage, the direction of the strokes is meant to aid the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Name the therm that explains this concept

name the internal mucous membrane through which the body absorbs digested substances into the blood

a substance consisting of atoms with the same chemical properties is a(n):

the transfer of temperatures through moving liquids or gases is

the long proteins that have globular heads and are responsible for binding with other molecules and pulling thing myofilaments closer together are called

which kind of lever is great for generating power but bad for generating speed? Examples of this lever also called the "nutcracker" lever, include the jaw (back molars) and the ankle joint (plantar flexors with foot on the ground)

at what temperature is water considered cold

which hormone stimulates the growth and development of the adrenal cortex

the treatment of a medical disease and/or mental disorder with drugs is called

What is the name of a benign tumor of the smooth muscle in the uterus that occurs in 20 to 30% of women older than age 30

the taste buds located on the back of the tongue are sensitive to which taste

name the long gland inferior to the stomach that contains the islets of Langerhans, which produce hormones

what duct brings lymph from the upper-left quadrant and lower extremities of the body and drains into the left subclavian vein

why does moist heat require a lower temperature than dry heat to accomplish the same effect

at what temperature is water considered dangerously hot

Certain procedures are used in situations requiring contact with any body fluid, including blood, urine, sweat, tears, saliva, and semen. These procedures partially consist of proper gloving, masking, and eye protection to guard the caregiver and the client against contractible diseases. What are these procedures called?

where are the pharyngeal tonsils located

What can be palpated according to flow, temperature, stagnancy, or intensity?

how can meridian energy flow be accessed

John Upledger, and osteopathic physician, researched and systematized a therapy based on the osteopathic techniques of Dr. Sutherland and DeJarnet. Name the therapy.

what is it called when the client moves a body part without any help from the massage therapist

the ratio of people who are diseased to those who are well is called

name the group of widely used medications for pain reduction, anti-inflammation, and fever control. A common medication in this group is aspirin:

A business owner is required by law by the IRS to pay income taxes based on estimated income. In what time frame are these income taxes to be paid?

What is generally considered the first and most widely used stroke in massage

a complete break in a bone with protrusion of the bone from the skin

A certain technique is based on "mind-to-muscle" connection in which the practitioner "hooks up" on a mental level with the client. The technique involves rocking, bouncing, cradling, shaking, and moving body parts through a natural range of motion. It is a gentle and nurturing approach to repatterning the body's condtion through mental awareness and connection using mentastics (or mental gymnastics). Who is the creator of this technique

Most of the effects of touch therapy on body systems come from which of the following

what is the fu organ

physical and psychological maturation occurs at the stage called adulthood, which occurs form the ages of

correct posture is best described using what reference tool

the type of cell division by which the gametes are produced

what are the specialized secretory glands located in the external ear canal that secretes earwax