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Which cells produce an insignificant extracellular matrix in osteoarthritis?
Which cells produce an insignificant extracellular matrix in osteoarthritis?
- Osteoblasts
- Fibroblasts
- New chondrocytes
- Old chondrocytes (correct)
What happens to metalloproteinases production in osteoarthritis?
What happens to metalloproteinases production in osteoarthritis?
- It is inhibited
- It is reduced
- It is stimulated (correct)
- It is unaffected
What condition is the result of insignificant extracellular matrix production by old chondrocytes?
What condition is the result of insignificant extracellular matrix production by old chondrocytes?
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis (correct)
