Which is not a function of synovial fluid?
A. Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces
B. Removes wastes
C. Nourishes osteocytes
D. Serves as shock absorber
E. Lubricates articulating surfaces
Answer: C
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The _____ is the link between the nervous and the endocrine systems.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The inner lining of the pericardial cavity is the ________ pericardium, whereas the outer part of the heart wall is called the epicardium or the ________ pericardium.
A. fibrous; parietal B. visceral; parietal C. parietal; visceral D. fibrous; visceral E. visceral; fibrous
The patellar "knee jerk" reflex is an example of ________
A) a stress reflex B) an extensor thrust reflex C) a stretch reflex D) a crossed-extensor reflex
The __________ nerves originate from spinal nerves C3-C5 and innervate the diaphragm.
A) brachial B) median C) phrenic D) radial E) vagus