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Question 1

The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) responds to muscle tension by:

Accepted Answer

Triggering muscle relaxation to protect against excessive force

Answer

When tension exceeds a threshold, the GTO inhibits the agonist muscle via autogenic inhibition, causing it to relax.

Question 2

Which modality uses thumb and finger pressure on reflex zones of the feet to affect corresponding body organs?

Accepted Answer

Reflexology

Answer

Reflexology is based on the premise that specific foot zones correspond to organs and systems throughout the body.

Question 3

A client arrives 15 minutes late for a 60-minute session. What is the MOST professional response?

Accepted Answer

End the session at the scheduled time and charge the full fee

Answer

Most professional standards recommend ending at the scheduled time to respect subsequent clients and enforcing the session policy fairly.

Question 4

Which bone marking is the attachment site for the iliotibial (IT) band at the lateral knee?

Accepted Answer

Gerdy's tubercle on the tibia

Answer

The IT band inserts at Gerdy's tubercle on the anterolateral tibia, a common site of pain in IT band syndrome.

Question 5

Which massage stroke is classified as tapotement?

Accepted Answer

Hacking

Answer

Hacking is a tapotement technique using the ulnar edges of alternating hands in rapid, rhythmic strikes.

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