FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  What does the term olfaction relate to?

  A. Sense of smell

  B. Sense of taste

  C. Eyesight

  D. Hearing

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Olfaction is the sense of smell. Special sensory cells in the nasal cavity called olfactory sensors are designed to transmit the sense of smell via the detection of odor molecules.

• Question 242:

  Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all under the classification of ________________.

  A. lymphocytes

  B. phagocytes

  C. proteins

  D. neurotransmitters

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all phagocytes, which are cells of the immune system that ingest and destroy foreign cells or other harmful substances via phagocytosis.

• Question 243:

  Which body system does the thymus belong to?

  A. Digestive

  B. Endocrine

  C. Immune

  D. Nervous

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: The thymus is a very special organ of the immune system. It functions to train T-lymphocytes to adapt to pathogens and disorders within the body to maintain homeostasis.

• Question 244:

  A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. Deep tissue massage is recommended to treat this condition.

  A. TRUE

  B. FALSE

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Since Guyon's canal syndrome is a compression injury of the ulnar nerve, deep tissue massage will only cause additional damage and discomfort.

• Question 245:

  What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?

  A. Kidney process

  B. Breathing cycle

  C. Heart beat

  D. Immune function

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Systole and diastole refer to the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phase of a heart beat.

• Question 246:

  Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

  A. FSH

  B. ADH

  C. Insulin

  D. HRT

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: FSH or follicle stimulating hormone, produced by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland regulates the reproductive processes of the body, including development, growth and maturation.

• Question 247:

  A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

  A. His work in IT

  B. Cycling

  C. Disc golf

  D. None of the above

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The posture for bicycling requires the rider to rest on the palms while steering. Guyon's canal syndrome is also known as handlebar palsy.

• Question 248:

  Albumins, globulins and fibrinogens are the 3 major classes of _______________.

  A. neuropeptides

  B. chromosomes

  C. plasma proteins

  D. lymphocytes

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Albumins, globulins and fibrinogens are proteins found in the blood plasma. They serve many different functions, including transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins and metals in the circulatory system. They also regulate acellular (single cell) activity and the functioning of the immune system.

• Question 249:

  Choose the medical term given to name the collection of heart muscle cells that regulate the heart beat.

  A. Arterioles

  B. Bradycardia

  C. Bundle of His

  D. Coronary sinus

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: The collection of specialized heart muscle cells which regulate the heart beat was discovered by the Swiss cardiologist Wilhelm His in 1893 and this given the name, Bundle of His.

• Question 250:

  Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of metabolism?

  A. Thyroxine

  B. FSH

  C. Progesterone

  D. Adrenaline

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Thyroxine, produced by the thyroid gland, is a hormone that affects nearly every cell in the body by regulating metabolic processes.