10 Questions
Which organs, in some types of arthritis, are also affected?
Skin, lungs, and heart
How may the onset of arthritis be described?
May be gradual (chronic) or sudden (acute)
What is the term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints?
Arthritis
What is the distribution of some types of arthritis in terms of joint affection?
Primarily affects peripheral small joints or axial skeleton
What can arthritis cause in terms of joint changes?
Permanent joint changes
What is the space between the synaptic end bulb and the sarcolemma known as?
Synaptic cleft
What is the depression in the sarcolemma at the synaptic cleft called?
Motor end plate
What is the content of the synaptic bulb that is crucial for neurotransmission?
Vesicles containing acetylcholine
What fills the motor end plate and facilitates neurotransmission?
Acetylcholine receptors
What is the site of interaction between a neuron and a muscle known as?
Neuromuscular junction
Enhance your understanding of joint inflammation and infections with this updated module. Learn to differentiate between articular and periarticular lesions, explore various causes of joint inflammation, and discuss the classification and differential diagnosis of different types of arthritis.
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