Hawaii Board State Exam- Massage Accurate 100%

What is the basic unit of structure? - ANSWER cell what supervises cell activity? - ANSWER nucleus what is the chemical action that converts food to energy? - ANSWER metabolism what membrane encases the lungs? - ANSWER pleura cavity the common iliac artery supplies blood to where? - ANSWER Abdominal walls adipose tissue is also called? - 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? - ANSWER radial what is the common physiological effect of massage? - ANSWER increased blood flow what is the term for "body in balance"? - ANSWER homeostasis name the condition of tight muscles constricting blood. - ANSWER ischemic which artery terminates by forming the radial and ulna arteries? - ANSWER brachial where are the kidneys located? - ANSWER above the waistline what is the procedure to cleanse regenerated tissue - ANSWER lymph drainage name the fluid that surrounds the brain? - ANSWER cerebrospinal fluid what is a motor unit? - ANSWER neuron & all the muscle fibers it controls main action of the gluteus medius - ANSWER abduct thigh name the movement of the jaw parallel to the ground - ANSWER protraction what is the MAIN artery - ANSWER aorta name the bone that supports the tounge - ANSWER hyoid name the agonist/antagonist for flexion and extension in the elbox - ANSWER bicep. tricep. what is the junction between nerves called - ANSWER synapse what is a small elevated pimple above the skin called - ANSWER pustule the muscle that is involved in the bi-lateral flexion of the trunk - ANSWER external obliques