Joint Physiology
A 45-year-old woman with suspected inflammatory arthropathy undergoes knee arthrocentesis. The synovial fluid is analyzed for its properties and composition. The treating physician is reviewing normal synovial fluid characteristics and the role of its components in joint lubrication and cartilage nutrition. Regarding synovial fluid physiology:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Synovial fluid is a dialysate of plasma produced by type B synoviocytes; it normally contains less t...
Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) is synthesized by type B synoviocytes and is responsible for the viscos...
Synovial fluid is identical to plasma; cell count is normally greater than 50,000/mm³; protein conce...
Lubricin (PRG4/superficial zone protein) is produced by superficial zone chondrocytes and synoviocyt...
Articular cartilage is avascular and depends on synovial fluid for nutrition through diffusion and c...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option