Briefly describe the functions of synovial fluid

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Synovial fluid reduces friction, absorbs shock and supplying oxygen and nutrients to and removing carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the chondrocytes within articular cartilage.

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There are three divisions of the brain. Make a table and place each of the six regions of the brain in one of the three divisions.

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Which of the following disorders is characterized by the wasting away of muscles due to the progressive loss of myofibrils?

a) muscular hypertrophy b) muscular atrophy c) fibromyalgia d) myasthenia gravis e) tremors

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Define hypertrophy and hyperplasia, and describe their hormone regulation.

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__________ is a device used to trim a dog's coat

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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