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1
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CIRCULATION: What causes vasodilation?

A

Heat

2
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CIRCULATION: What causes vasoconstriction?

A

Cold

3
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CIRCULATION: What causes increased blood flow (low BP)

A

Heat

4
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CIRCULATION: What causes decreased blood flow (increased BP)

A

Cold

5
Q

CIRCULATION: What causes increased edema?

A

Heat

6
Q

CIRCULATION: What causes decreased edema?

A

Cold

7
Q

What causes increased metabolism?

A

Heat

8
Q

What causes decreased metabolism?

A

Cold

9
Q

CONNECTIVE TISSUE: What increases viscosity?

A

Heat

10
Q

CONNECTIVE TISSUE: What decreases viscosity?

A

Cold

11
Q

CONNECTIVE TISSUE: What increased ability to stretch?

A

Heat

12
Q

CONNECTIVE TISSUE: What decreases ability to stretch?

A

Cold

13
Q

CONNECTIVE TISSUE: what decreases stiffness?

A

Heat

14
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NEUROMUSCULAR: What decreases muscle spasm, torticollis, tender points, fibromyalgia?

A

Heat

15
Q

NEUROMUSCULAR: What decreases spasticity, trigger points, MFS (myofascial syndrome)

A

Cold

16
Q

NEUROMUSCULAR: What decreases muscle strength?

A

Heat

17
Q

NEUROMUSCULAR: What decreases endurance?

A

Heat

18
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NEUROMUSCULAR: What decreases skilled motor tasks?

A

Cold