MASSAGE EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What kind of tissue separates the thorax from the abdomen?
Muscle-Diaphragm
Why is the nervous system referred to as the master system of the body?
Because it is the regulating power in the human body and controls the functions of all organs of
the body.
For purposes of study, anatomists divide the brain into five main parts. Name the
parts, and indicate which one is the largest.
Cerebrum(Largest),Cerebellum,Midbrain,Pons,Medulla Oblongata
Name 2 of the main divisions of the nervous system.
Sympathetic (stimulation)
Parasympathetic (relaxing)
How many spinal nerves are found in the human body?
31 from vertebrae
What is meant by the statement that the two systems which make up the autonomic
nervous system are atagonistic?
Sympathetic-stimulates various organs while depressing others in order to deal with the
'situation', and the Parasympathetic is the mirror image, returning the body to it's 'normal resting
functionality.'
What are two types of tissues that make up the brain, and where are each found?
Grey Matter outer side.
White Matter inside.
Describe the therapeutic effect of rolling manipulation massage on the thigh.
Stimulates deep muscles, nerves, and blood circulation.
, Name at least two functions of the circulatory system.
Carries oxygen to the cells of the body
brings nutrients to organs and tissues
removes waste products from the cells of the body.
What regulates the beat of the heart?
nervous system
What is the difference between blood and plasma?
Plasma is the thin yellow liquid portion of the blood,
blood contains the red blood cells as well as the plasma.
What are erythrocytes and their function?
red blood cells, they carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Compare arteries and veins
Arteries- Carry blood away from heart,
Veins- Thinner, carry blood to heart
What is one important physiological effect regarding tapotement?
stimulates nerves, wakes up body, tonifies, stimulates blood flow
What is lymph?
Lymph is a body alkaline transparent colorless liquid found in the lymphatic vessels. Helps
removed unwanted materials from body, lubricates tissues
How is lymph formed?
By plasma and white blood cells escaping through the walls of the capillaries. Lymph is the
excess interstial fluid and protein that does not return to the blood system in the tissues.
What is meant by the term superficial lymphaticus?
Those near the skin.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What kind of tissue separates the thorax from the abdomen?
Muscle-Diaphragm
Why is the nervous system referred to as the master system of the body?
Because it is the regulating power in the human body and controls the functions of all organs of
the body.
For purposes of study, anatomists divide the brain into five main parts. Name the
parts, and indicate which one is the largest.
Cerebrum(Largest),Cerebellum,Midbrain,Pons,Medulla Oblongata
Name 2 of the main divisions of the nervous system.
Sympathetic (stimulation)
Parasympathetic (relaxing)
How many spinal nerves are found in the human body?
31 from vertebrae
What is meant by the statement that the two systems which make up the autonomic
nervous system are atagonistic?
Sympathetic-stimulates various organs while depressing others in order to deal with the
'situation', and the Parasympathetic is the mirror image, returning the body to it's 'normal resting
functionality.'
What are two types of tissues that make up the brain, and where are each found?
Grey Matter outer side.
White Matter inside.
Describe the therapeutic effect of rolling manipulation massage on the thigh.
Stimulates deep muscles, nerves, and blood circulation.
, Name at least two functions of the circulatory system.
Carries oxygen to the cells of the body
brings nutrients to organs and tissues
removes waste products from the cells of the body.
What regulates the beat of the heart?
nervous system
What is the difference between blood and plasma?
Plasma is the thin yellow liquid portion of the blood,
blood contains the red blood cells as well as the plasma.
What are erythrocytes and their function?
red blood cells, they carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Compare arteries and veins
Arteries- Carry blood away from heart,
Veins- Thinner, carry blood to heart
What is one important physiological effect regarding tapotement?
stimulates nerves, wakes up body, tonifies, stimulates blood flow
What is lymph?
Lymph is a body alkaline transparent colorless liquid found in the lymphatic vessels. Helps
removed unwanted materials from body, lubricates tissues
How is lymph formed?
By plasma and white blood cells escaping through the walls of the capillaries. Lymph is the
excess interstial fluid and protein that does not return to the blood system in the tissues.
What is meant by the term superficial lymphaticus?
Those near the skin.
