College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) Practice Test

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• Which system is described as having equal nerve innervation as the rest of the body?
• The hormone insulin is secreted by which gland?
• Which valve directly follows the right ventricle in the heart's blood-flow pathway?
• Which of the following is NOT a major nerve of the brachial plexus?
• Glucose is primarily used as what by nervous tissue?
• Which immune cells are involved in fighting specific pathogens in the body?
• Insulin is an anabolic hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and lowers blood glucose. Which option best describes its role?
• Which statement best describes the brachial plexus?
• Which brain region integrates motor commands to smooth and coordinate movement?
• In the acute stage of whiplash, which testing can be performed safely?
• The peripheral nervous system is made up of?
• Pulmonary embolism blocks which vessel?
• Afferent neurons carry information:
• The CMTO council comprises how many RMTs and public members?
• Grade 2 WAD typically resolves within which timeframe?
• Which fracture is characterized by the bone being splintered or crushed?
• Saltatory conduction accelerates nerve impulse transmission by enabling action potentials to jump between nodes of Ranvier.
• Max fine for committing sexual abuse?
• Which condition can lead to a pulmonary embolism if a clot travels to the lungs?
• Where are neurotransmitters stored before release?
• What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?
• Where is glucose stored when body glucose exceeds current needs?
• Damage to which structure can cause an intention tremor and ataxia?
• Internal carotid and vertebral arteries carry blood to the brain. Which of the following describes their role?
• The Central Nervous System includes which structures?
• Which organ system uses chemical messengers to regulate bodily functions?
• The maximum fine for not reporting sexual abuse is less than the maximum fine for committing sexual abuse.
• Which set lists the major nerves of the brachial plexus?
• The filum terminale is best described as what?
• Which cells produce the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system?
• Which statement best describes the scope of practice for massage therapy?
• The Reticular Activating System (RAS) maintains consciousness and filters information to prevent sensory overload. Which statement best describes RAS?
• Which structure is chiefly responsible for draining brain blood back toward the heart?
• Grade 4 WAD is associated with which of the following?
• CVA stands for which medical term?
• The limbic system is described as the 'emotional brain' and also controls smell. It primarily governs which functions?
• Which gland is primarily responsible for metabolism regulation and is influenced by the pituitary?
• Which of the following are common causes of piriformis syndrome?
• Where do Natural Killer (NK) cells primarily circulate?
• Blood vessels have what type of nerve supply?
• What is a nerve?
• Pott's fracture is an ankle fracture affecting which structures?
• What is a tract?
• Which valve connects the left atrium to the left ventricle?
• The Reticular Activating System is not stimulated by which sense?
• The brachial plexus is formed by which ventral rami?
• Grey matter is primarily responsible for:
• Which statement about the cervical enlargement is true?
• Which statement best describes upper motor neuron lesions in terms of location?
• The voluntary motor control of skeletal muscles is provided by which system?
• The neurotransmitter used primarily in the parasympathetic nervous system is:
• Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and learning, as well as the brain's pleasure and reward system. Which statement describes dopamine?
• Mammillary bodies protrude from which region?
• Which grade of whiplash-associated disorder has no specified recovery time in the given material?
• Exophthalmos is a feature commonly associated with which thyroid condition?
• Which of the following describes afferent neurons?
• Pulmonary embolism is best described as what?
• Brown-Sequard syndrome results in which pattern?
• A dermatome is defined as which of the following?
• Immunoglobulins are proteins produced by plasma cells to respond to an immunogen. How many main classes are there and which are they?
• Which structure is the major connection between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
• The blood-brain barrier is formed by brain endothelial cells connected by tight junctions with extremely high electrical resistivity.
• Which feature is characteristic of hyperthyroidism?
• Migraine headaches are typically associated with which sensory sensitivities?
• Which set of symptoms is commonly associated with hypothyroidism?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for storing glucose as glycogen?
• Which structure connects the left and right hemispheres?
• The Enteric Nervous System influences which processes?
• The hippocampus, affected in Alzheimer’s disease, is primarily involved in which cognitive function?
• Type 2 Diabetes is which of the following?
• The autonomic nervous system controls which functions?
• The lumbar enlargement of the spinal cord is at which levels?
• Down regulation is defined as what?
• Which type of fracture involves a broken bone that protrudes through the skin?
• Medications for Alzheimer's disease can delay progression but do not cure the condition. Which statement best reflects this?
• Efferent neurons carry information:
• Piriformis syndrome involves compression of which nerve by the piriformis muscle, usually unilateral?
• A common clinical feature of temporal arteritis is jaw pain with chewing, also known as jaw claudication. Which option best describes this feature?
• Which structure protrudes from the hypothalamus and processes olfactory sensation?
• The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord is at which levels?
• The end of the CNS is also known as which structure?
• The somatic nervous system is characterized by?
• Which nervous system governs involuntary control of cardiac, smooth muscles, and glands?
• Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath of peripheral neurons that allow saltatory conduction.
• The resting membrane potential is typically which value?
• Which term describes a bundle of axons within the central nervous system?
• What action does glucagon perform to raise blood glucose?
• Colles' fracture most commonly involves a fracture of which bone region?
• Temporal (giant cell) arteritis is best described as a vasculitis of medium-sized arteries, often presenting with temporal region pain and jaw claudication, and can lead to blindness.
• Alzheimer's disease is associated with early involvement of which brain structure that processes memory?
• What powers does the Executive Committee possess?
• You should refer a whiplash client to a physician if which condition is suspected?
• Which of the following are chemical messengers that regulate functions in the body?
• Natural Killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that respond to pathogens and cancer cells. Where do they primarily circulate?
• Which option is NOT a known compression site for thoracic outlet syndrome?
• T lymphocytes are also known by what name?
• What is the purpose of the Client Relations Committee?
• What is the function of the Fitness to Practise Committee?
• In hypothyroidism, myxedema is best described as which of the following?
• Cyanosis is a common sign of congenital heart disease, appearing as a bluish discoloration due to poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation. Which of the following describes this sign?
• Which term describes a bundle of axons within the peripheral nervous system?
• Public members on the CMTO council are appointed by whom?
• True ribs are which of the following statements?
• Which statement best describes lower motor neuron lesions?
• Which of the following describes efferent neurons?
• The Peripheral Nervous System comprises which components?
• Activated B cells differentiate into which cells that produce antibodies?
• What is neurilemma?
• Where are nodes of Ranvier located?
• Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with movement and reward in the brain?
• Hypoglycemia is defined as which of the following?
• What is glycogen?
• Which glial cell supports axons, provides synaptic support, and helps regulate the blood-brain barrier and cerebral blood flow?
• The limbic system is involved in coupling emotion with which sense?
• Deep vein thrombosis is described as which type of disorder?
• What is gluconeogenesis?
• Untreated temporal arteritis may lead to which serious complication?
• What is the role of myelin?
• Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the nervous and endocrine systems?
• A sub-arachnoid hemorrhage is classically described as which type of headache?
• Conduction in myelinated fibers is faster due to saltatory conduction.
• Which nerve is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Which cell type is primarily involved in axon guidance and synaptic support, as well as regulation of the blood-brain barrier and cerebral blood flow?
• Which statement correctly pairs a fiber type with its pain description?
• Lower Motor Neuron Lesion causes:
• Activated B lymphocytes differentiate into which cells that secrete antibodies?
• Type 1 Diabetes is which of the following?
• Grade 1 Whiplash-Associated Disorder typically resolves in which timeframe?
• The threshold potential for triggering an action potential is closest to which value?
• Addison's disease results from destruction or dysfunction of the adrenal cortex leading to a deficiency in which hormones?
• Which cells secrete glucagon?
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome involves compression of which structure?
• The neurilemma plays which role in the peripheral nervous system?
• Gluconeogenesis is the production of glucose from which sources?
• What is glycogenesis?
• The cranial nerve that accounts for about 80% of parasympathetic outflow is the:
• White matter is best described as?
• Where does glucagon primarily act to raise blood glucose?
• Which fissure separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
• Up regulation is defined as what?
• The neurotransmitter used primarily in the sympathetic nervous system is:
• Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
• Cauda equina refers to which of the following?
• Which structure initiates an action potential?
• Which glial cell forms myelin in the central nervous system?
• Max fine for not reporting sexual abuse?
• Common compression sites for thoracic outlet syndrome include which of the following?
• Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (at/above T12) causes:
• The basal ganglia regulate voluntary movements and suppress unwanted movements. Which brain region is this?
• Which statement about the Executive Committee is true?
• Sympathetic nervous system mediates:
• The pituitary gland, under the influence of the hypothalamus, regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. Which gland is this?
• A-delta fibers are:
• The structure that links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland is the
• What is glycogenolysis?
• Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen to glucose. Which phrase correctly defines this process?
• The composition clause of the CMTO council includes which of the following?
• CNS nerves cannot regenerate. True or False?
• The peak potential during an action potential is closest to which value?
• Temporal arteritis is also known as which condition?
• Which vessel returns blood from the brain to the heart?
• Which cells secrete insulin?
• C-fibres are:
• Which grade of whiplash-associated disorder is most likely to require surgical care due to tendon rupture?
• Which brain region is primarily responsible for balance and coordination of movement?
• Hormones are chemical messengers used to regulate functions in the body. Which option best defines hormones?
• What does the Discipline Committee do?
• Which neurotransmitter is decreased in Alzheimer's disease and is closely linked to memory processes?
• Symptoms of increasing intracranial pressure are typically aggravated by which actions?
• In Addison's disease, tanning of the skin is due to increased ACTH stimulating which cells?
• Spinal cord ends at which vertebral level?
• The gland that produces hormones which control metabolism is the:
• Which brain structure maintains balance, coordination, and muscle tone?
• Which fracture has a break all the way through but the skin remains intact?
• Goiter formation is a feature of which conditions?
• Whiplash is an injury to the cervical vertebrae and supporting structures due to what mechanism?
• Which CMTO committee would handle allegations of professional misconduct leading to possible certificate revocation?