Skin Conditions and Immune System Quiz

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What is the term for a condition that causes arteries to lose their elasticity?

Allergy

Arrhythmia

Arteriosclerosis (correct)

Angina pectoris

Which component is a specific protein that destroys or suppresses antigens?

Cytokine

Thrombocyte

Leukocyte

Antibody (correct)

The two superior chambers of the heart are the:

ventricles

septa

valves

atria (correct)

Force exerted on the walls of the vessels due to the pumping action of the heart is called:

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

The sticky substance that protects the ear from the entry of foreign material and repels insects is:

cerumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a permanent bulge in the wall of a vessel because of weakness or damage to its structure?

Aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an increase in systolic and diastolic pressures?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the decrease in systolic and diastolic pressures?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

Which process is a function of the integumentary system?

All are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition poses the greatest contagious risk to the massage therapist?

Scabies Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for what the interstitial fluid becomes as it is transported away from cells and before it rejoins the bloodstream?

Lymph Signup and view all the answers

Which event is caused by blood turbulence as heart valves close?

Heart sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the number of cardiac cycles performed in 1 minute?

Heart rate Signup and view all the answers

A blue tint to the skin is called:

cyanosis. Signup and view all the answers

Which massage application does not improve arterial circulation as efficiently as the others?

Gliding distal to proximal Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is typically treated with a diuretic to eliminate excess fluid and reduce blood pressure?

Congestive heart failure Signup and view all the answers

If a client is under a great deal of stress, to which condition would the client be most susceptible?

Opportunistic infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the thick straw-colored fluid that makes up about 55% of the blood?

Plasma Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the given text?

To explain a concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ANS' in the given text?

Answer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DIF' stand for in the given text?

Difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PTS' represent in the given text?

Points Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the numerical values in the given text?

To denote difficulty levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of listing page numbers in the given text?

To guide the reader to relevant content Signup and view all the answers

What do the letters 'REF' indicate in the given text?

'Reference' section Signup and view all the answers

What do the letters 'p.' stand for in the given text?

'Page' Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the letters 'D A B' in the given text?

'Difficulty and Discrimination' values Signup and view all the answers

What do the letters 'A B C D' signify in the given text?

'Answer Bait Challenge Distractor' choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles that propel products of digestion along the tract from the esophagus to the anus?

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is most likely to cause visible scars?

Second-degree burn Signup and view all the answers

What term means the number of breaths in 1 minute?

Respiratory rate Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is important in managing cell membrane damage?

Vitamin E Signup and view all the answers