Quiz Flashcards
What function does the lymphatic system have?
Distributes excess fluid
What are Lymph nodes?
Small glands that filter lymph
What do cappillaries do?
Collect excess oxygen
Blood is made up of the following:
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Leucocytes
Thrombocytes
What are the functions of the blood?
Supplying oxygen to cells and tissues providing essential nutrients to cells and tissues amino acids, fatty acids and glucose
What is a contra-action to massage?
Headaches,due to the release of toxins in the body
What are the effects of massage on the circulatory system?
Increase blood flow to the area and helps to flush out any metabolic waste
What is the effect of massage on the lymphatic system?
Speeds up flow of lymph, helping the body eliminate waste and toxic debris quicker
What effect does massage have on the muscular system?
Releases tension and relieves muscle strain
Small red scaly patches, which form a ring around healthy skin.
Tinea Corporis
Skin that is dry, red and flaky and caused by an allergy is known as?
Dermatitis
What does the skin produce when expose to uv light?
Vitamin D and Melanin
What is adipose tissue? Where is it found?
Loose connective tissue-used to store energy in the form of fat
What are the functions of a cell?
Metabolism
Transportation
and secretion of substances
The function of a skeletal muscle is?
Create movement when contracted
The skeleton provides storage for?
Calcium
The autonomic nervous system controls what type of muscles?
Smooth and Cardiac muscles
What action does the lattisimus dorsi muscle do?
Adducts, extends and medially rotates the shoulder joint
What muscle assist with breathing by raising and lowering the ribcage?
Internal and external intercostals
What is pulmonary circulation?
Blood circulation from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
What is Blood Pressure?
The pressure of circulatory blood
The pulse that is felt in the wrist and neck corresponds to what?
Heartbeat
Veins differ from arteries as they have?
Collapsible walls and carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs to release waste oxygen
Where are the sinuses located in the skull?
At the frontal, ethmoid, maxilla and sphenoid bones
What are the functions of the sinuses?
To produce mucus that moisturizes the nose
What is voluntary muscle tissue?
That is under the control of the will and is generally attached to the skeletal
A lateral curvature of the spine is known as?
Scoliosis
