When a joint is immobilized for a prolonged time, there is danger that
A. articular cartilage will degenerate.
B. synovial fluid will decrease.
C. synovial fluid will increase.
D. articular cartilage will thicken.
E. articular cartilage will ossify.
Ans: A. articular cartilage will degenerate.
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