histology and intro to modalities Flashcards
1
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3 major categories of modalities
A
thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic
2
Q
Name 4 types of biological tissue
A
epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular, and nervous
3
Q
What are 4 thingd inside the epidermis and dermis layers?
A
veins/arteries, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve fiber, sweat gland
4
Q
What tissue of the body poses an inverse relationship to modalities?
A
Adipose tissue
5
Q
What are the 4 sensory receptors discussed in lecture?
A
mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, nociceptors, and proprioceptors
6
Q
What are 3 different heat transfer mechanisms?
A
radiation, convection, and conduction (most common)
7
Q
What are 3 ways of conserving heat in the body?
A
Vasoconstriction, cessation of sweating, and shivering (muscle action helps warm body)
