Hawaii Massage Study Guide with Complete Solutions.

Massage is defined as: - ANSWER-A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue The basic unit of structure of all living things is the: - ANSWER-Cell Relative constancy refers to - ANSWER-Homeostasis The brain and spinal cord are in the - ANSWER-Dorsal cavity The Mediastinum is - ANSWER-Between the right and left pleural cavity In the thoracic cavity Contains the heart and treachea Which plane divides the body into anterior posterior position? - ANSWER-Coronal or Frontal What burn classification do blisters form? - ANSWER-2nd degree Which are not functions of the skeletal system - ANSWER-Posture The primary functions of the muscles are: - ANSWER-Heat, movement, posture Abduction is: - ANSWER-Away from the midline of the body Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called_______ glands. - ANSWER-Exocrine Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are: - ANSWER-Endocrine The primary function of the red blood cells is: - ANSWER-Transport gases Blood is composed of: - ANSWER-Plasma, RBC's, WBC's, Platelets The universal blood donor is "O" wheras the universal recipient is: - ANSWER-AB The two systems responsible for gas exchange are - ANSWER-Respiratory and cardiovascular The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the: - ANSWER-Alveolus The sequential order for passage of air expiration is: - ANSWER-Bronchi, Trachea, Laryns, Pharynx Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes: - ANSWER-Amylase Maltase Sucrase The functionl unit of the kidney is: - ANSWER-Nephron The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is: - ANSWER-Supine The humerus articulates with the: - ANSWER-Ulna The four types of tissue are: - ANSWER-CMEN: Connective, Muscle, Epithelial, nervous Anatomy is: - ANSWER-The study of the structure of all living things