A therapist must recognize ______ when assessing and treating soft tissue conditions.

1. A. changes in skin coloration
2. B. soft tissue barriers
3. C. breathing patterns
4. D. the lifestyle of a client

Correct Answer: B
Soft tissue barriers represent the degree to which soft tissues can be manipulated for effective treatments. Understanding soft tissue barriers is an integral part of the assessment process.

A crush or loving interest from a client is a natural occurrence.

1. A. TRUE
2. B. FALSE

Correct Answer: A
A crush or love interest is a natural occurrence, especially when a massage therapist is viewed as safe, comforting and a truly caring individual. However, acting on these natural feelings oversteps the boundaries and threatens the very ethos of the healing culture of massage therapy.

The circadian rhythm is a biological clock that resets every 12 hours.

1. A. TRUE
2. B. false

Correct Answer: B
The circadian rhythm is a term used to describe biological process that are governed by external factors like light and darkness or temperature. The circadian rhythm was first recorded in the 4th century BC and has been researched ever since. The evidence points to this clock being reset every 24 hours.

What is known as the ??molecular unit of currency ???

1. A. Actin
2. B. ATP
3. C. T cells
4. D. Gamma qlobulins

Correct Answer: B
The ??molecular unit of currency?? is often used to describe the importance of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to cellular functions within the body.

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term ??linea??.

1. A. A passage or canal
2. B. A line or long ridge
3. C. A hole or opening
4. D. A meeting point of two or more bones

Correct Answer: B
The anatomical term ??linea?? refers to a line or long ridge, such as the attachment site of the hamstrings along the linea aspera on the posterior aspect of the femur.