physiology 1

Question 1

The skin and it’s appendages. Barrier to external environment.

Answer 1

Integumentary System

Question 2

Constriction of cells to conserve heat or sweating to release heat.

Answer 2

Responsiveness

Question 3

Cells are assigned a structure and a function. (Those not yet assigned are called stem cells.)

Answer 3

Differentiation

Question 4

Ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite the ongoing changes in the surroundings. (dynamic equilibrium)

Answer 4

Homeostasis

Question 5

Detects change in internal environment or surface of body, analyzes changes, then dictates to organs and cells how to modify their metabolic activity in order to find optimal homeostasis.

Answer 5

Nervous system

Question 6

Detects changes only in internal environment of body or responds to electrical impulses. Regulates homeostasis by modifying secretion of hormones.

Answer 6

Endocrine system

Question 7

A defence mechanism that prevents the spread of toxic agents and initiates the repair process.

Answer 7

Inflammation

Question 8

Toward the head or the upper part of a structure

Answer 8

Superior

Question 9

away from the head or the lower part of a structure

Answer 9

Inferior

Question 10

closer to or at the front of the body

Answer 10

Anterior

Question 11

closer to or at the back of the body

Answer 11

Posterior

Question 12

an imaginary line that divides the body into right and left halves

Answer 12

Midline

Question 13

closer to the midline

Answer 13

Medial

Question 14

opposed to the midline

Answer 14

Lateral

Question 15

closer to the attachment of a lib to the trunk; closer to the point of origin

Answer 15

Proximal

Question 16

farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk; farther from the point of origin

Answer 16

Distal

Question 17

toward or on the surface of the body

Answer 17

Superficial

Question 18

from the surface of the body

Answer 18

Deep

Question 19

divides the body into right an left segments

Answer 19

Sagittal plane

Question 20

divides the body inot an anterior and posterior segment

Answer 20

Frontal plane

Question 21

divides the body into upper and lower segments

Answer 21

Transverse plane

Question 22

to help improve the return of fluids of the body in the same direction as the venous blood flow, towards the heart

Answer 22

The goal of Swedish massage

Question 23

Any discomforts, conditions of diseases that can benefit from a massage

Answer 23

Indications

Question 24

any discomforts, diseases or conditions which could worsen as a result of a massage- where a massage is not recommended at all.

Answer 24

Absolute contraindication

Question 25

where massage is recommended as long as the choice of techniques is adapted accordingly

Answer 25

conditional contraindication

Question 26

smallest living unit of an organism, capable of breathing, feeding itself, responding to environmental changes regenerating itself, and reproducing itself.

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The cell

Question 27

cellular organelle that houses the genetic material

Answer 27

nucleus

Question 28

chemical energy produced in a cell

Answer 28

ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate)

Question 29

Responsible for producing ATP necessary for maintaining the activity of the cell

Answer 29

Mitochondria

Question 30

70% of tissue in the body

Answer 30

Connective tissue

Question 31

Covers body sufaces, lines body cavities, hollow organs and ducts. It also forms glands. Is avascular and innervated.

Answer 31

Epithelial tissue (structure)

Question 32

Protects body surface and hollow organs, senses (hot, cold, touch, pressure, pain), excretes some metabolic waste, absorbes nutients in the gut, filters the blood through the kidneys.

Answer 32

Epithelial tissue (functions)

Question 33

Most widespread in the human body. Connects, supports and strengthens other tissues, protects internal organs and stores energy reserves as fat reserves. Diverse appearance (bone, cartilage, tendon, fascia, blood, adipose tissue)

Answer 33

Connective tissue (structure)

Question 34

Binds, supports and strengthens other tissues and organs. Protects and insulates the structures forming the skeletal muscles. constitues the major transport system within the body. Major site of stored energy reserves.

Answer 34

Connective tissue (function)

Question 35

Set of connective tissues surrounding the organs and structure of the body. Also located in muscles, nerves, on the surface or deeper. Adhesions can cause compression of nerves, muscles and blood vessels and limit range of motion.

Answer 35

Fascia

Question 36

Which connective tissues are avascularized?

Answer 36

cartilage

Question 37

Which connective tissues are semi-vascular?

Answer 37

tendons and ligaments

Question 38

Which connective tissue is not innervated?

Answer 38

cartilage

Question 39

which connective tissue is very richly innervated?

Answer 39

tendons and ligaments