Briefly describe the structure of a typical synovial joint
What will be an ideal response
The ends of each bone are covered with hyaline cartilage that is continuous with the synovial membrane enclosing the joint. Synovial fluid fills the space between the articular cartilage. Outside the synovial membrane there is a very tough, fibrous capsule that prevents the synovial membrane from bulging out as pressure is applied to the ends of the bones.
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A) sensory B) motor C) sensory and motor D) only somatic E) autonomic
What makes a cell responsive to a particular hormone?
A. The chemical properties of the hormone B. The presence of a receptor for that particular hormone C. The location of the gland that secretes the hormone D. The location of the target cells in the body E. The site where the hormone is secreted
Which of the following plexuses is NOT paired with a peripheral nerve originating from it?
A) brachial - radial nerve B) cervical - phrenic nerve C) lumbar - femoral nerve D) sacral - musculocutaneous nerve
Positively charged ions are called cations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)