Hawaii massage exam, mock tests

1. Massage is defined as - Answer- "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue". (Chapter 452-1) 2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - Answer- Cell 3. Relative constancy refers to - Answer- Homeostasis 4. The brain and spinal cord are in the - Answer- Dorsal cavity (ex: fish, dorsal fin) 5. The Mediastinum is - Answer- a) between the right and left pleural cavity b) in the thoracic cavity c) contains the heart and trachea (d) All of the above 6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions - Answer- Coronal or Frontal. 7. What burn classification do blisters form - Answer- 2nd degree 8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system - Answer- Posture 9. The primary functions of the muscles are - Answer- Heat, movement, posture 10. Abduction is - Answer- Away from the midline of the body 11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands. - Answer- Exocrine 12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are - Answer- Endocrine 13. The primary function of the red blood cells is - Answer- Transport of gases 14. Blood is composed of - Answer- Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets 15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is - Answer- "AB". 16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are - Answer- Respiratory and cardiovascular 17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the - Answer- Alveolus (located in the lung) 18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is - Answer- Bronchi, trachea, lary