Deck 4: Body Systems

Question 1

If your skin were a layer cake, then the bottom or innermost layer of the epidermis would be made of what kind of cells?

A)Sponge cells
B)Basal cells
C)Dermis cells
D)Stem cells

Answer 1

Basal cells

Question 2

If humans had wings, they would probably be attached to which of the following structures?

A)Acromion process
B)Patella
C)Spinous process
D)Clavicle

Answer 2

Acromion process

Question 3

Mr) and Mrs. Phalange had three children. Two were named middle and distal. What the name of the third child?

A)Peripheral
B)Close
C)Near
D)Proximal

Answer 3

Proximal

Question 4

I'm the longest muscle in the body. I like to abduct, flex and rotate in my spare time. What is my name?

A)Biceps femoris
B)Gracilis
C)Sartorius
D)Gluteus

Question 5

Don't worry, be happy! Frowning is primarily caused by activating what muscle?

A)SCM
B)Platysma
C)Hyoid
D)Dorsal

Question 6

What is the name of the most medial and superficial adductor of the hip?

A)Adductus
B)Tibialis
C)Gracilis
D)Magnus

Question 7

Which bone located in the cranium resembles a butterfly?

A)Zygoma
B)Sphenoid
C)Parietal
D)Monarch

Question 8

Which of these nerves can be found originating from the brachial plexus?

A)Deltoid nerve
B)On my nerve
C)Underarm nerve
D)Median nerve

Question 9

If a client comes to you with poor balance issues, then they are probably having issues with what system?

A)Vestibular
B)Brain
C)Feet
D)Respiratory

Question 10

Which nerves are the longest nerves in the body?

A)Abdominal
B)Longus
C)Optical
D)Sciatic

Question 11

What structure is known to decipher messages going to and coming from the brain?

A)Seminal vesicle
B)Retina
C)Hypothalamus
D)Heart

Question 12

What structure in your body most resembles a pinecone?

A)Pineal gland
B)Testicle
C)Spleen
D)Coniferous

Question 13

What is the job of the pancreas?

A)Breaks down fats
B)Neutralizes stomach acids
C)Secrets digestive juices
D)All the above

Question 14

The device that keeps food from entering the pathway to the lungs is called what?

A)Trachea
B)Adam's apple
C)Epiglottis
D)Uvula

Question 15

The respiratory passageways are lined with hair-like fibers called:

A)Cilia
B)Filters
C)Feelers
D)Movers

Question 16

Which veins return deoxygenated blood from the head to the heart?

A)Varicose
B)Jugular
C)Femoral
D)Cranial

Question 17

Which of these systems most directly helps the immune system?

A)Urinary system
B)Digestive system
C)Circulatory system
D)Lymphatic system

Question 18

At what location does lymph reenter the blood stream as plasma?

A)Subclavian veins
B)Aorta
C)Jugular veins
D)Lungs

Question 19

What is a lymphocyte?

A)Specialized red blood cell
B)Specialized white blood cell
C)Gland in the lymphatic system
D)Location where lymph is created

Question 20

Which of the following is not a part of the urinary system?

A)Kidneys
B)Urethra
C)Bladder
D)Ovaries

Question 21

What does the bladder store?

A)Urine
B)Bile
C)Lymph
D)Blood

Question 22

What muscle expands and contracts the ribcage and assists in respiration?

A)Abdominal
B)Serratus
C)Diaphragm
D)Oblique

Question 23

The trachea is a large tube that splits into two smaller tubes called what?

A)Capillaries
B)Lungs
C)Valves
D)Bronchi

Question 24

What is the duodenum responsible for?

A)Breaking down food in the small intestines
B)Cleaning the blood
C)Creating bile
D)Absorbing oxygen

Question 25

How long are the small intestines?

A)5-8 feet
B)10-13 feet
C)18-23 feet
D)25-27 feet

Question 26

What is the name of the tube that connects the testes with the urethra?

A)Seminal vesicle
B)Penis
C)Umbilical
D)Vas deferens

Question 27

What specialized organs are responsible for secreting milk in the female body?

A)Mammary glands
B)Ovaries
C)Testes
D)Lymph glands

Question 28

In what part of the human female body are eggs produced?

A)Testes
B)Labia
C)Ovaries
D)Uterus

Question 29

Once an egg is fertilized, where does it attach itself for the development of the fetus?

A)Uterus
B)Fallopian tube
C)Ovary
D)Stomach

Question 30

What is a term used to describe the subtle energy running through the body?

A)The Tao
B)The Force
C)Chi
D)ATP

Question 31

What are the channels of energy in the body called?

A)Sen lines
B)Marma lines
C)Meridians
D)All the above

Question 32

Which of these terms does not describe a form of energy work?

A)Reiki
B)Scribing
C)Quantum touch
D)Theta healing

Question 33

The terms C1-C7 refer to what?

A)Bones of the foot
B)Vertebrae
C)Bones of the cranium
D)Steps in cranial massage

Question 34

What is the heel bone called?

A)Patella
B)Calcaneus
C)Plantaris
D)Achilles

Question 35

Cells that mature in the thymus gland are called what?

A)Stem cells
B)Mitochondria
C)T-cells
D)Basal cells

Question 36

Pain and clicking in the jaw is most likely a result of what?

A)Too much talking
B)TMZ
C)Broken molars
D)None of the above

Question 37

When referring to a joint, ROM means:

A)Record of movements
B)Recently observed motor skills
C)Range of motion
D)None of the above

Question 38

What is the name of the virus that causes AIDS?

A)Human Immunodeficiency Virus
B)Hormonal Inflammatory Virus
C)Harvey Ipsinger Virus
D)Holographic Image Virus

Question 39

Nerves consist primarily of what?

A)Red blood cells
B)Photons
C)Protons
D)Neurons

Question 40

What should you do if you receive a tip?

A)Put it in your pocket and forget about it
B)Record it for tax purposes
C)Refuse to accept it
D)Offer it to charity

Question 41

If a regular client of yours has a spot on their skin that seems to be getting larger over time, what should you do?

A)Bring it to their attention and suggest to see a doctor
B)Ignore it, as it is not your place to say anything
C)Try to massage it away
D)Stop the massage immediately and rush them to the hospital

Question 42

Which of the following is not a part of practicing good ethics?

A)Burning candles in your massage room
B)Being honest with your clients
C)Washing sheets after each massage
D)Keeping your client's confidentiality

Question 43

If you rent a space for your massage, you will have to deal with which of the following people?

A)Fireman
B)Police officer
C)Leasing agent
D)IRS agent

Question 44

If you hear a rumor that one of your colleagues has been acting inappropriately with clients, what should you do?

A)Confront that colleague directly
B)Ignore it as rumors are only hearsay
C)Speak immediately with your supervisor
D)Ask your clients or other colleagues about the rumor

Question 45

The autonomic nervous system consists of what two parts?

A)Sympathetic and parasympathetic
B)Empathetic and pathetic
C)Organic and energetic
D)Generic and spastic