OMM

Question 1

What does increased sympathetic tone lead to?

Answer 1

Vasoconstriction leads to decreased nutrition to tissue. Thickened secretions lead to tissue congestion. Decreased drainage leads to decreased lymphatics.

Question 2

Complications of decreased lymphatic flow

Answer 2

Nidus for infection. Effectiveness of meds decreased. Increased infection. Increased healing time. Increased mortality.

Question 3

Describe difference bw visceral and somatic pain

Answer 3

Somatic pain is well localized, asymmetric and aggravated by jarring motions. Visceral pain is poorly localized and described as gnawing, burning or cramping

Question 4

Spinal levels of upper GI

Answer 4

T5-T11

Question 5

Spinal levels of lower GI

Answer 5

T9-L2

Question 6

What dominates innervation of the viscera during normal, long term, restful activity?

Answer 6

The Parasympathetics

Question 7

What results with hyperactivity of both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems to the bowel.

Answer 7

Irritable bowel syndrome