FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 161:

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

  A. neuropeptides
  B. chromosomes
  C. plasma proteins
  D. lymphocytes
  C. plasma proteins

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  Explanation/Reference:

  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 162:

  What is the control center of a cell?

  A. Cytoplasm
  B. Mitochondrion
  C. Nucleolus
  D. Ribosome
  C. Nucleolus

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The nucleolus houses most of a cells genetic material, which dictates the functions of the cell and is this considered the control center.

• Question 163:

  What is meant by muscle flaccidity?

  A. Strength
  B. Size
  C. Flexibility
  D. Weakness
  D. Weakness

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Muscle flaccidity pertains to the weakness of a muscle.

• Question 164:

  Humans are considered to have an open circulation system.

  A. TRUE
  B. FALSE
  B. FALSE

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  Explanation/Reference:

  There are two primary types of circulation systems in nature, one being open and the other being closed. In humans, the blood never leaves the intricate webbing of blood vessels and is thus considered a closed circulatory system. An open circulatory system is one where blood and interstitial fluid move freely within an organism, as in the case of gastropods, otherwise known as snails.

• Question 165:

  Celiac refers to which location in the body?

  A. Abdomen
  B. Mouth
  C. Brain
  D. Chest
  A. Abdomen

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The term celiac describes the location of the abdomen and is used to describe the location of nerves as in the celiac plexus or the location of cardiovascular tissue as in the celiac artery. Celiac disease denotes the location of the disease located in the abdominal region.

• Question 166:

  Which of the following actions would you initially direct to your client to take in order to test the structure and function of scapulohumeral rhythm?

  A. Adduction
  B. Abduction
  C. Internal rotation
  D. External rotation
  B. Abduction

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Scapulohumeral rhythm exposes the function of the glenohumeral joint by testing at which degree the scapula activates during an initial abduction of the arm. At 45 degrees, the scapula should engage until the end range motion of abduction.

• Question 167:

  There are two main roles between a therapist and a client. The first role is as a massage therapist and the second role is as ___________________.

  A. an instructor
  B. a counselor
  C. a professional
  D. a confidant
  C. a professional

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The second role, as a professional, is as important as the first role. One can be the greatest massage therapist in the world, but if the massage therapist does not abide by the guidelines, ethics and laws set forth for the profession, then the therapist can do more harm than good to those who seek their help.

• Question 168:

  Where would you locate the annular ligament?

  A. Knee
  B. Ankle
  C. Wrist
  D. Elbow
  D. Elbow

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The annular ligament stabilizes the proximal radius against the ulna during pronation and supination of the wrist. The ligament is located deep to the supinator and origin of the extensor muscles of the forearm near the head and proximal shaft of the radius at the elbow.

• Question 169:

  While doing an assessment of hip flexion, requesting your client to flex their hip is an example of _______________ range of motion testing.

  A. active
  B. passive
  C. isometric
  D. eccentric
  A. active

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Testing the range of motion while the client is moving under their own power is known as an active range of motion test.

• Question 170:

  Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called: A. Peristalsis

  B. Dialysis
  C. Arrhythmia
  D. Hemostasis
  A

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The digestive tract contains a smooth muscle cell layer (the muscularis externa) having no motor innervation. Pacemaker cells located throughout the digestive tract send signals to the muscularis externa. This causes rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and propels material through the digestive tract.