Massage therapy terminology Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: The human body has 206 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system is responsible for hormone production.
endocrine
What organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals?
The liver.
Which system includes the heart and blood vessels?
The circulatory system.
Multiple choice: What is the largest organ in the human body? A) Brain B) Skin C) Liver D) Heart
B) Skin.
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen.
True or False: The diaphragm is a muscle that aids in breathing.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system is responsible for the body’s defense against infection.
immune
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue? A) Cardiac B) Skeletal C) Epithelial D) Smooth
C) Epithelial.
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
To filter waste from the blood.
True or False: The small intestine is longer than the large intestine.
True.
What is the term for the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the basic functional unit of the kidney.
nephron
What type of joint allows for rotational movement?
Ball-and-socket joint.
Multiple choice: What is the primary gas exchanged in the lungs? A) Nitrogen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Oxygen D) Helium
C) Oxygen.
What is the role of the pancreas in the human body?
To produce insulin and digestive enzymes.
True or False: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system includes the brain and spinal cord.
nervous
What is the name of the tissue that connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A) Blood production B) Hormone regulation C) Digestion D) Respiration
A) Blood production.
What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?
Neurons and glial cells.
True or False: The heart has four chambers.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the site of gas exchange in the lungs.
alveoli
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
To transport lymph and help in immune responses.
Multiple choice: Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels? A) Adrenaline B) Insulin C) Thyroxine D) Estrogen
B) Insulin.
