EXAM 2 Flashcards
The cerebral dysfunction theory is based upon which physiologic effect of subluxation?
A. Increased norepinephrine increases pain sensitivity
B. Decreased pressure in the vertebral arteries decreases perfusion in cerebral capillaries
C. Subluxation induced stress interferes with normal immune response
D. Lack of growth hormone leads to cumulative macrotrauma injury
B. Decreased pressure in the vertebral arteries decreases perfusion in cerebral capillaries
Which of these predominates during resistance phase of Cerebral Adaptation Syndrome?
A. Norepinephrine
B. Epinephrine
C. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
D. Vasopressin
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The term “tone” as described by D.D. Palmer relates to _______
A. Resting level of activity of the involved system
B. Status of the immune responses
C. Flow of CSF
D. The release of pituitary hormones
A. Resting level of activity of the involved system
What is the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia?
A. Low blood cortisol
B. Elevated TSH
C. Decreased epinephrine
D. Tenderness of specific joints
D. Tenderness of specific joints
What is the body’s compensation for category III subluxation in the SOT system?
A. Lateral sway
B. Antalgic lean
C. Anterior to posterior sway
D. Trapezius fibre tenderness
B. Antalgic lean
Contraction and relaxation of the reciprocal tension membrane is referred to as ___________
A. Pulmonary respiration
B. Sutherland membrane
C. The cranial rhythmic impulse
D. Cerebrospinal dystoria
C. The cranial rhythmic impulse
Which one of these is an example of macrocirculation ischemic model of subluxation?
A. Nerve traction/ compression
B. CSF alteration
C. Vertebral artery insufficiency
D. Neuroimmunomodulation
C. Vertebral artery insufficiency
Which cranial bone articulates with all other bones?
A. Ethmoid
B. Vomer
C. Sphenoid
D. Occiput
C. Sphenoid
Which vertebral artery insufficiency condition results in transient lateral medullary syndrome symptoms due to excessive use of the arms?
A. Subclavian steal syndrome
B. Wallenberg syndrome
C. Bow hunter’s stroke
D. Locked in syndrome
B. Wallenberg syndrome
or
A. Subclavian steal syndrome
Which section of the vertebral artery travels through the transverse foramina of C2-C6?
A. Pars prevertebralis
B. Pars subarachnoidialis
C. Pars transversaria
D. Pars axoatlantis
C. Pars transversaria
Which of these constitutes the reciprocal system?
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Which layer of the vertebral artery is most likely to be injured resulting in dissection?
A. Tunica intima
B. Tunica media
C. Tunica substantive
D. Tunica externa
A. Tunica intima
Why is it believed that the hormones utilized during the general adaptation syndrome act the way they do on the immune system?
A. The hormones balance activation to protect against autoimmunity
B. The hormones all activate the immune system to protect from opportunistic infection
C. The hormones suppress the immune system to utilize body resources elsewhere
D. The hormones act specifically to raise immune response tied to stress
C. The hormones suppress the immune system to utilize body resources elsewhere
Which of these is a result of decreased perfusion of blood into the brainstem?
A. Ischemic penumbra
B. Hyporeflexia
C. Somnolence
D. Dysautonomia
A. Ischemic penumbra
Which of these is a sign of vertebrobasilar insufficiency?
A. Insomnia
B. Dizziness upon head rotation
C. Hyperosmia
D. Hypertension
B. Dizziness upon head rotation
