Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Cyndi's Chapter Two

Cyndi's Chapter Two- Nationals

QuestionAnswer
Homeostasis The common relationship between yin/yang,the 5 element theory, Ayurvedic dosha.The relatively constant state of the internal environment of the body that is maintained by adaptive responses.
Somatic Pain stimulation of receptors in the skin-superficial-deep-skeletal muscle, joints, tendons,fasciae
Entrainment a coordination to an internal/external rhythm-moving in a coordinated manner to those patterns
Etiology study of development of disease; it's nature and susceptibility of a person
Dosha Ayurvedic theory classifies physicologic functions
Viseral Pain internal organ
Feedback loop self regulating control system; receives information-intergrates-responds to maintain homeostasis=effector mechanism, sensory mechansim,intergrative control system
Elements substance containing a single kind of atom
Vata Dosah principles of movement
Afferent Toward a center or point reference.
Kapha dosha Physiologic funtion that blends the water and earth elements.
Efferent Away from a center or point of reference.
Stress any stimulus that disrupts homeostasis
Pathology The study of disease as observed in the structure and function of the body.
Negative Feedback reverses the original stimulus of stabilizing
Circadian patterns biological rhythms
Parasympathetic relaxed response
Biologic rhythms The internal, periodic timing component of an organism.
Syndrome A group of signs and symptoms that identify a pathological condition linked to a common cause
Acute pain Pain that is usually temporary and easily localized.
Anaplasia Describes abnormal or undifferentiated cells that fail to mature into specialized cell types.
Benign A noncancerous tumor that is contained and does not spread.
Cancer Malignant, nonencapsulated cells that invade surrounding tissue.
Chronic A disease with a vague onset that develops slowly and remains active for a long time
Fistula A track that is open at both ends through which abnormal connections occur between two surfaces.
Parasites Pathogenic organisms
Neoplasm The abnormal growth of new tissue (tumor).
Hyperplasia An uncontrolled increase in the number of cells of a body part.
Inflammation A protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury that may be chronic or acute.
Histamine inflammatory mediator that dilates blood vessels
Pitta Dosha Physiologic function that combines water and fire
Parenchymal Cells Create tissue repair for regeneration
Replacement Tissue repair resulting in a scar
Collegen major component of scar tissue
Pain An unpleasant sensation.
Opportunistic pathogens Organisms that cause disease only when the immunity is low in a host.
Nociceptors Sensory mechanisms for pain
Deep Pain Pain that is poorly localized, nauseating, sweating and blood pressure changes
Aching Pain Symptom of an organ disorder
Counterirritation Massage application that causes superficial somatic pain that blocks the transmission of deep and/or viseral pain
Stimulus-induced analgesia pain management massage
Hyperventilation Syndrome Excessive or long term stress related to breathing disturbances
Hyperplasia An uncontrolled increase in the number of cells of a body part.
Pathogenicity The ability of the infectious agent to cause disease
Created by: 19cyndi65
Popular Massage Therapy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards