Explain the impact on a synovial joint that has sustained damage to the articular cartilage

What will be an ideal response?


Damage to the articular cartilage of a synovial joint can contribute to the development of arthritis. Arthritis is defined as the inflammation of one or more joints, resulting in pain and decreased range of motion. There are three common forms of arthritis that result in the same basic symptoms. However, each form results from a different mechanism by which the cartilage breaks down and the underlying bone is damaged.

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A. innervation B. motor unit C. threshold D. latent period E. twitch

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In the CNS, clusters of gray matter containing cell bodies are called

A. nuclei. B. pyramids. C. tracts. D. peduncles. E. ganglia.

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Tubuloglomerular feedback and myogenic response are both components of renal autoregulation

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The ________ circuit carries blood to and from the alveoli of the lungs.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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