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Which factor contributes to an increased risk of knee OA?
Which factor contributes to an increased risk of knee OA?
What accounts for 60% of hand and hip OA and 40% of knee OA?
What accounts for 60% of hand and hip OA and 40% of knee OA?
What is a common risk factor for developing knee OA?
What is a common risk factor for developing knee OA?
Which occupation is associated with a higher prevalence of knee OA?
Which occupation is associated with a higher prevalence of knee OA?
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What increases the risk of hip OA?
What increases the risk of hip OA?
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Which factor accounts for 40% of knee OA?
Which factor accounts for 40% of knee OA?
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Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
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What type of cartilage is present in a synovial joint?
What type of cartilage is present in a synovial joint?
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What is the role of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?
What is the role of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?
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What happens to the joint space in osteoarthritis?
What happens to the joint space in osteoarthritis?
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What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis pain at rest?
What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis pain at rest?
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What happens to the cartilage layer in osteoarthritis?
What happens to the cartilage layer in osteoarthritis?
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What is the appearance of damaged cartilage in osteoarthritis?
What is the appearance of damaged cartilage in osteoarthritis?
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What are the common signs of osteoarthritis?
What are the common signs of osteoarthritis?
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What is a characteristic feature of OA that distinguishes it from other conditions?
What is a characteristic feature of OA that distinguishes it from other conditions?
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What role does the synovial membrane play in a synovial joint?
What role does the synovial membrane play in a synovial joint?
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Which type of pain sensation is typically associated with minimal tissue damage?
Which type of pain sensation is typically associated with minimal tissue damage?
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What do small diameter afferent nerve fibers underlie?
What do small diameter afferent nerve fibers underlie?
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What does a person's response to pain reflect?
What does a person's response to pain reflect?
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What is the role of nociceptors in pain perception?
What is the role of nociceptors in pain perception?
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What aspect of pain does the variable quality of pain sensations represent?
What aspect of pain does the variable quality of pain sensations represent?
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What is the characteristic feature of prolonged pain sensations?
What is the characteristic feature of prolonged pain sensations?
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Which chemical mediator can sensitize the response of nociceptors to normal stimuli?
Which chemical mediator can sensitize the response of nociceptors to normal stimuli?
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Where do nociceptive afferents make synaptic connections with second-order neurons that transmit information to higher centres?
Where do nociceptive afferents make synaptic connections with second-order neurons that transmit information to higher centres?
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What type of reflex involves several muscle groups and operates over several spinal levels?
What type of reflex involves several muscle groups and operates over several spinal levels?
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What is the role of Substantia gelatinosa (SG) cells in pain modulation?
What is the role of Substantia gelatinosa (SG) cells in pain modulation?
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What is transmitted to spinal cord via nociceptive afferent nerves and influences reflex activity?
What is transmitted to spinal cord via nociceptive afferent nerves and influences reflex activity?
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Which chemical mediator can activate nociceptive nerve terminals directly?
Which chemical mediator can activate nociceptive nerve terminals directly?
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Where do polysynaptic reflexes involving nociceptive afferents operate?
Where do polysynaptic reflexes involving nociceptive afferents operate?
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Which pathway do second-order neurons (transmission [T] cells) use to transmit pain information to higher centres?
Which pathway do second-order neurons (transmission [T] cells) use to transmit pain information to higher centres?
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What is the role of chemical mediators in initiating the inflammatory response?
What is the role of chemical mediators in initiating the inflammatory response?
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What coordinates the autonomic, psychological, and emotional response to pain?
What coordinates the autonomic, psychological, and emotional response to pain?
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