Osteoarthritis and Chondrocytes
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Which cells are responsible for producing an insignificant extracellular matrix in osteoarthritis?

  • Old chondrocytes (correct)
  • New chondrocytes
  • Fibroblasts
  • Osteoblasts

    • What is the effect of metalloproteinases production in osteoarthritis?

  • It has no effect on the production of extracellular matrix
  • It causes inflammation
  • It stimulates the production of extracellular matrix
  • It inhibits the production of extracellular matrix (correct)

    • What is the result of the production of an insignificant extracellular matrix by old chondrocytes in osteoarthritis?

  • Joint pain (correct)
  • Increased joint mobility
  • Bone regeneration
  • Muscle weakness

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