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The Lymphatic System and Yoga: Integrating Holistic Strategies into Therapy

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1.  The right lymphatic duct accounts for what percentage of function in the lymphatic system?
  1. 25%
  2. 40%
  3. 50%
  4. 85%
2.  What is the lymphatic systems main purpose?
  1. Transporting nutrients to muscles
  2. Removing damaged cells and providing protection by transporting waste and supplying immune cells
  3. Removing all water from tissues
  4. Perform 80% of waste removal
3.  Lymph contains the same components as blood yet likely without _____________.
  1. Red Blood Cells
  2. Microorganisms
  3. Protein
  4. Water
4.  Deep diaphragmatic breathing without abdominal contraction should only be done in which position?
  1. Seated
  2. Prone
  3. Standing up
  4. Supine
5.  The Valsalva maneuver (inhaling, holding the breath and simultaneously contracting the abdominals) contributes a great deal to:
  1. Decreased muscle strength
  2. Decreased endurance
  3. Increased disc pressure
  4. Deep breathing
6.  According the Dr. Roger Sperry, Nobel Prize recipient for brain research, "_______ of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine."
  1. 100%
  2. 90%
  3. 60%
  4. 35%
7.  What muscle is used during forced exhalation?
  1. Transverse Abdominis
  2. Pectoralis Major
  3. Trapezius
  4. Subscapularis
8.  Restoration - Restorative Pose - Shavasana includes which of the following?
  1. Allows the muscles and mind to rest/balance
  2. Meditation increase dopamine
  3. Relaxation Response - counter Fight or Flight
  4. All of the above
9.  Yoga supports circulation in the cervical area for the:
  1. Spleen
  2. Liver
  3. Thyroid/parathyroid/PNS
  4. Tonsils
10.  If someone is holding their breath during ADLs/exercises, what is best to recommend?
  1. Forward bend
  2. Exhale on exertion/count during movement
  3. Left nostril breathing
  4. Right nostril breathing

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