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aromatherapy a&p
basic aromatherapy a&P
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aromatherapy oils entre the body via four basic routes they are | the skin, the lungs, the olfactory system and the digestive system |
| essential oils penetrate the skin when they are applied via | massage |
| the warmth and pressure of the hands during massage does what | speeds up penetration of the oils |
| during massage what are the most likely place of entry for the essential oils | sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands and the hair follicles |
| some areas of the skin are more permeable than others they are | the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, forehead, forearms and scalp |
| essential oils penetrate to the dermis where they pass through what | the capillary walls into the bloodstream |
| what does blood do with the essential oils once they have entered via the capillary walls | transports the oils around the body |
| oils with a large molecular structure penetrate to which layer of the skin | epidermis |
| how do essential oils penetrate the lungs | when they are inhaled |
| what do essential oils pass through after inhalation | lung tissue |
| once the essential oils have entered the lung tissue passed through the capillary walls into the blood stream what happens next | essential oils are transported around the body via the blood stream |
| where is the olfactory system located | high up inside the nose |
| what is the olfactory system responsible for | our sense of smell |
| when we smell something the nerve endings in the olfactory system are stimulated and relay messages to | the brain |
| essential oils penetrate the olfactory system via the | nose |
| the olfactory system can trigger what | emotions, memories |
| essential oils pass into the digestive system when they are taken orally. do we recommend oral consumption of essential oils | no |
| if essential oils where taken orally what might happen | the essential oils are very toxic and can irritate the delicate membranes lining the digestive system |
| if taken orally essential oil can be | highly toxic |
| how do we eliminate essential oils from the body | perspiration, breathing and through urine |
| a physiological effect is what | when something physically happens to the body |
| a psychological effect is what | when something happens psychologically |
| give one example of the physical effect | stimulate the cardio vascular system |
| give one example of a psychological effect | emotions |
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