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What is the function of mucous membranes in the body?
What is the function of mucous membranes in the body?
- Lubrication
- Protection
- Thermoregulation
- Both A&B (correct)
Which cell type is responsible for producing melanin in the epidermis?
Which cell type is responsible for producing melanin in the epidermis?
- Keratinocytes
- Langerhans cells
- Melanocytes (correct)
- Merkel cells
How does the concept of tensegrity apply to the practice of massage therapy?
How does the concept of tensegrity apply to the practice of massage therapy?
- The forces applied in massage therapy can negatively affect the overall structure
- Tensegrity highlights the need for continuous shifts in tension during massage (correct)
- Massage therapy does not impact the tensegrity of the musculoskeletal system
- Tensegrity is not relevant to the understanding of fascia in a massage therapy context
Which layer of serous membranes covers and adheres to the organs within a body cavity?
Which layer of serous membranes covers and adheres to the organs within a body cavity?
According to the information provided, how might the adaptive qualities of fascia impact massage therapy techniques?
According to the information provided, how might the adaptive qualities of fascia impact massage therapy techniques?
What type of membrane lines a body cavity that opens directly to the exterior and is found in the GI tract, respiratory tract, and reproductive tract?
What type of membrane lines a body cavity that opens directly to the exterior and is found in the GI tract, respiratory tract, and reproductive tract?
What is the primary function of microvilli on the surface of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary function of microvilli on the surface of the plasma membrane?
In which connective tissue type does collagen arrange in parallel patterns, making it very strong and suitable for tendons and ligaments?
In which connective tissue type does collagen arrange in parallel patterns, making it very strong and suitable for tendons and ligaments?
Which type of muscle tissue is consciously and voluntarily controlled and is typically attached to the skeleton for movement and heat production?
Which type of muscle tissue is consciously and voluntarily controlled and is typically attached to the skeleton for movement and heat production?
How does massage therapy influence the adaptive qualities of connective tissue, particularly fascia, based on the information provided?
How does massage therapy influence the adaptive qualities of connective tissue, particularly fascia, based on the information provided?
Which cell structure is responsible for the selective permeability of the cell and involved in communication between cells and their environment?
Which cell structure is responsible for the selective permeability of the cell and involved in communication between cells and their environment?
