Chapter 4 Beck Test Flashcards
A fever of more than ___ can cause damage to the tissue liver organs brain and can cause death
106°
What are the two source languages for medical terminology?
Greek and Latin
Five primary sensations
Pain, touch, pressure, heat, and cold
Stress is associated with
The adrenal glands
On a wellness scale a zero represents
No perceivable sickness (not good not bad)
To show optimal health on a wellness scale, you strive for greater than
Three
When injured or infection sets in, neurons
Repair slowly, if at all
The study of the gross structure of the body / The study of an organism and the interrelations of its parts
Anatomy
The study and science of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of an organ or system of organs
Physiology
The study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease
Pathology
The scientific study of muscular activity and the mechanics of body movement
Kinesiology
Difference between symptom and sign of disease
Symptom is perceived by client
Sign is observable by another person
The abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body where it is incapable of carrying on its normal function
Disease
What are direct effects of massage?
-Stretching of muscle tissue
-Loosening of adhesions & scar tissue
-Increased local circulation of Venous blood
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are all
Microorganisms
