Hawaii Board State Exam- Massage Questions with
correct answers
What is the basic unit of structure? Correct Answer-cell
what supervises cell activity? Correct Answer-nucleus
what is the chemical action that converts food to energy? Correct
Answer-metabolism
what membrane encases the lungs? Correct Answer-pleura cavity
the common iliac artery supplies blood to where? Correct Answer-
Abdominal walls
adipose tissue is also called? Correct Answer-said areola tissue but this
is WRONG. adipose tissue is fat cells in a mesh work of areolar tissues.
Areola is a connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. So,
answer: Fat cells
what artery supplies blood to the forearm, wrist and thumb? Correct
Answer-radial
what is the common physiological effect of massage? Correct Answer-
increased blood flow
,what is the term for "body in balance"? Correct Answer-homeostasis
name the condition of tight muscles constricting blood. Correct Answer-
ischemic
which artery terminates by forming the radial and ulna arteries? Correct
Answer-brachial
where are the kidneys located? Correct Answer-above the waistline
what is the procedure to cleanse regenerated tissue Correct Answer-
lymph drainage
name the fluid that surrounds the brain? Correct Answer-cerebrospinal
fluid
what is a motor unit? Correct Answer-neuron & all the muscle fibers it
controls
main action of the gluteus medius Correct Answer-abduct thigh
name the movement of the jaw parallel to the ground Correct Answer-
protraction
what is the MAIN artery Correct Answer-aorta
, name the bone that supports the tounge Correct Answer-hyoid
name the agonist/antagonist for flexion and extension in the elbox
Correct Answer-bicep. tricep.
what is the junction between nerves called Correct Answer-synapse
what is a small elevated pimple above the skin called Correct Answer-
pustule
the muscle that is involved in the bi-lateral flexion of the trunk Correct
Answer-external obliques
muscle has tone if it does what Correct Answer-firm and responds to
stimuli
the simplest form of nerve activity Correct Answer-reflex
connects bone to bone Correct Answer-ligament
connects bone to muscle Correct Answer-tendon
inactivity Correct Answer-atrophy
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