10 Questions
What is the molecular weight of hyaluronic acid that is associated with immune modulation?
300 kDa
Where is hyaluronic acid found in the body, apart from skin and cartilage?
Brain, kidney, muscles
What is the main property of hyaluronic acid that makes it absorb moisture?
Hygroscopic
Which of the following is a known application of hyaluronic acid?
Stimulate cartilage formation
What is the form in which hyaluronic acid occurs in the body?
Salt form (hyaluronate)
True or false: Hyaluronic acid is a branched polymer?
False
True or false: Hyaluronic acid is found in the brain, kidney, and muscles?
True
True or false: Hyaluronic acid can degrade by enzymes and release products that form blood vessels?
True
True or false: Hyaluronic acid with a molecular weight of 300 kDa is associated with arthritis treatment?
True
True or false: Excess hyaluronic acid may cause tumor growth and cancer?
True
Test your knowledge of hyaluronic acid properties and functions with this Biomaterials Exam 3 review quiz. Explore its role in skin and cartilage, as well as its presence in synovial fluid and vitreous humor. Brush up on its hydrophilic and hygroscopic nature, and its impact on cell movement and proliferation.
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