Mechanisms of health and disease Flashcards
The common relationship between yin yang, the five element theory, and Ayurvedic dosha is what?
Neuroplasticity
Somatic
Homeostasis
Etiology
Homeostasis 
Any stimulus that disrupts internal homeostasis is
Consciousness
Negative feedback
Stress
Pathology
Stress
A sensor mechanism, integration/control center, and effector mechanism are part of a
Stress response
Post-isometric relaxation
Stimulus response
Feedback loop
Feedback loop
Feedback that reverses the original stimulus, stabilizing physiological function, is
Positive feedback
Negative feedback
Stimulus response feedback
Regulatory response
 Negative feedback
Biological rhythms are related to
Circadian patterns
Pathogenesis rhythm
Negative feedback
Positive feedback
Negative feedback
Evidence of a healthy state includes
Adaptive capacity to stress
Strain in response to stress
Susceptibility to bacterial infection
Stress exceeding adaptive capacity
Adaptive capacity to stress
A massage professional needs an understanding of disease processes. This study of disease processes is called.
Pathogenesis
Pathology
Epidemiology
Pharmacology
Pathology
A group of signs and symptoms that identify a pathological condition linked to a common cause is called a
Disease
Diagnosis
Etiology
Syndrome
Syndrome
Disease with a vague onset that develop slowly and remains active for a long time is considered
Acute
Communicable
Chronic
Idiopathic
Chronic
Susceptibility to the disruption of homeostasis that is extensive enough to cause disease could be due to which of these factors
Hyperplasia
Malnutrition
Antineoplastics
Pathogenesis
Malnutrition
Pathogenic organisms are considered to be
Parasites
Chemical agents
Allergens
Neoplasms
Parasites
A neoplasm resulting from hyperplasia that is contained and encapsulated is considered
Acute
Chronic
Benign
Malignant
Benign
Cancer cells’ reproduction of undifferentiated cells without boundary recognition is called
Replacement
Carcinogenesis
Metastasis
Anaplasia
Anaplasia
Heat, redness, swelling, and pain are signs of
Cancer
Degeneration
Counterirritation
Inflammation
Inflammation
Inflammatory exudate that accumulates during an inflammatory process does what?
Reduces swelling
Dilutes irritants
Inhibits tissue repair
Causes the release of mediators of inflammation
Dilutes irritants
An inflammatory mediator that dilates blood vessels is
Histamine
Prostaglandins
Inflammatory exudates
Neutrophils
Histamine
The purpose of an increase in tissue fluid volume during inflammation is
- To allow parenchymal cells to regenerate the area of injury
- To allow immune cells to travel quickly to destroy pathogens
- To support the activity of labile cells during tissue repair
- To increase the activity of histamine and kinins during tissue repair
To allow immune cells to travel quickly to destroy pathogens 
Tissue repair for regeneration of functional cells is accomplished by
Stromal cells
Labile cells
Parenchymal cells
Fibrin cells
Parenchymal cells
Tissue repair that results in a scar is called
Stroma
Replacement
Regeneration
Idiopathic
Stromal cells
A major component of scar tissue is
Epidermis
Epithelium
Fibroblasts
Collagen
Collagen 
Genetics, age, lifestyles, stress, environment, and pre-existing conditions are what?
-Determinants of immune hypersensitivity
-Predisposing risk factors for the development of disease
-Potential distribution routes for pathogens
-Warning signs of cancer
Predisposing risk factors for the development of disease 
The number one complaint people make to their healthcare professional is
Decreased circulation
Joint Stiffness
Breathing difficulties
Pain
Pain
Potential tissue damage is signaled by
Pain
Inflammation
Steroids
Moxibustion
Pain
The sensory mechanisms for tissue damage are called
Intractable
Hyperalgesia
Nociceptors
Bradykinin
 Nociceptors
Pain that is poorly localized, nauseating, and associated with sweating, and blood pressure changes is
Superficial somatic pain
Burning pain
Aching pain
Deep pain
Deep pain
Pain that may be a symptom of an organ disorder is
Superficial somatic pain
Burning pain
Aching pain
Deep pain
Aching pain
Pain that arises from the stimulation of receptors in the skin, or from the stimulation of receptors in skeletal muscles, joints, tendons, and fascia is called
Visceral pain
Phantom pain
Somatic pain
Referred pain
Somatic
A massage application that creates a superficial somatic sensation that blocks a transmission of deep somatic or visceral pain is called
Counterirritation
Pain-spasm-pain cycle
Reflex contraction
Cutaneous stimulation
Counterirritation
When pain is felt in a surface area away from the stimulated receptors, particularly in organs, it is called
Visceral pain
Phantom pain
Somatic pain
Referred pain
Referred pain 
Aspirin is used in pain management, because its effects include
Increased inflammation
Inhibition of enkephalins
Inhibition of prostaglandins
Stimulation of A-delta nerve fibers
According to Hans Selye, the response of the body to stress is called the
Fight or flight response
Resistance reaction
Exhaustion phase
General adaptation syndrome
General adaptation syndrome
A common breathing disturbance in excessive or long-term stress is
Breathing pattern disorder
Immune suppression
Gastritis
Tetany
Breathing pattern disorder
At which stage of life, are we best able to maintain effective homeostasis?
Birth-3 years
4-12 years
Adolescence to midlife
65 years and older
Adolescence to midlife
How long should you wait to work on an area of tissue repair?
30 to 45 days 
