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MBLEX STUDY -Massage Theory
- Benefits and
Effects(57
questions and
answers)
Massage demonstrates positive effects on some
reflexes of the body that help support homeostasis.
A reflex is best defined as:
1. A voluntary response to a stimulus
2.. An involuntary response of the muscular system
that allows a manipulated voluntary response of
the nervous system
3. An involuntary response to a stimulus
,4. An involuntary response of the nervous system
that allows a voluntary response of the muscular
system - answer 3. An involuntary response to a
stimulus
A friction stroke compresses and forcibly broadens
muscle fibers by breaking adhesive bonds between
fibers. This is an example of:
1. A reflexive effect
2. An energetic effect
3. A psychosomatic effect
4. A mechanical effect - answer 4. A mechanical
effect
When a client remarks that they are feeling a
"good pain" during the massage, this is an example
of:
1. Entrainment
2. Neuromuscular effect
3. Counterirritation
4. Toughening and hardening - answer 3.
Counterirritation
, The nervous system branch that is responsible for
slowing the heart rate, increasing digestive
activity, and encouraging rest is the:
1. Motor nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
3. Sympathetic nervous system
4. Sensory nervous system - answer 2.
Parasympathetic nervous system
Research has determined that relaxation massage
can decrease:
1.Red blood cell count
2. Oxygen saturation
3. Blood pressure
4. White blood cell count - answer 3. Blood
pressure
This elongated stroke glides across the client's skin
with minimal drag, warming the tissues and
promoting relaxation:
1. Rocking
2. Effleurage
3. Stretching
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