Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination FREE MBLEx Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which body system is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis through the release of hormones?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine system

Answer

The endocrine system regulates homeostasis by secreting hormones into the bloodstream that control metabolism, growth, and other functions.

Question 2

A client presents with numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Which nerve is most likely compressed?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

The median nerve supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and lateral half of the ring finger, and compression at the carpal tunnel causes these symptoms.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using draping during a massage session?

Accepted Answer

To maintain client modesty and professional boundaries

Answer

Draping is primarily used to protect client modesty and maintain professional boundaries as required by licensing standards.

Question 4

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle generates force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under tension, such as slowly lowering a weight.

Question 5

The ischial tuberosity serves as the origin for which group of muscles?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

The hamstrings (biceps femoris long head, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus) originate from the ischial tuberosity.

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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination FREE MBLEx Questions and Answers 3