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What is the main function of synovial fluid?
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
- Transportation of oxygen in the joints.
- Neutralization of acidic waste products in the joints.
- Regulation of body temperature in the joints.
- Nutrition of the cartilage. (correct)
Why does normal synovial fluid not clot?
Why does normal synovial fluid not clot?
- It has a low viscosity compared to plasma.
- It lacks large plasma proteins like fibrinogen. (correct)
- It contains a high concentration of white blood cells.
- It has a high content of hyaluronic acid.
What is the glucose concentration in normal synovial fluid?
What is the glucose concentration in normal synovial fluid?
- Unrelated to plasma
- Similar to plasma (correct)
- Higher than plasma
- Lower than plasma
Why is synovial fluid essentially acellular?
Why is synovial fluid essentially acellular?
What is the color of normal synovial fluid in adults?
What is the color of normal synovial fluid in adults?
What is the protein concentration in normal synovial fluid compared to plasma?
What is the protein concentration in normal synovial fluid compared to plasma?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid analysis?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid analysis?
Why is synovial fluid called 'synovial'?
Why is synovial fluid called 'synovial'?
What is the function of synovial fluid in the joints?
What is the function of synovial fluid in the joints?
What is the purpose of sample collection (arthrocentesis) in synovial fluid analysis?
What is the purpose of sample collection (arthrocentesis) in synovial fluid analysis?
What is the significance of synovial fluid protein levels compared to plasma?
What is the significance of synovial fluid protein levels compared to plasma?
In what condition is synovial fluid analysis crucial for diagnosis and treatment?
In what condition is synovial fluid analysis crucial for diagnosis and treatment?
Synovial fluid is a thin liquid found in the cavities of most joints.
Synovial fluid is a thin liquid found in the cavities of most joints.
Synovial fluid analysis is only useful in diagnosing joint-related problems such as pain and redness.
Synovial fluid analysis is only useful in diagnosing joint-related problems such as pain and redness.
Synovial fluid protein concentration is higher than that of plasma.
Synovial fluid protein concentration is higher than that of plasma.
The synovium produces synovial fluid to allow bones to stick together.
The synovium produces synovial fluid to allow bones to stick together.
Synovial fluid glucose concentration is lower than that of plasma.
Synovial fluid glucose concentration is lower than that of plasma.
The color of normal synovial fluid in adults is similar to egg yolk.
The color of normal synovial fluid in adults is similar to egg yolk.
Sodium fluoride is added to synovial fluid before collection to preserve glucose levels?
Sodium fluoride is added to synovial fluid before collection to preserve glucose levels?
Large plasma proteins such as fibrinogen are present in normal synovial fluid?
Large plasma proteins such as fibrinogen are present in normal synovial fluid?
The synovial membrane permits the entry of molecules up to 15kD into the synovial fluid?
The synovial membrane permits the entry of molecules up to 15kD into the synovial fluid?
Normal synovial fluid in adults has a WBC count of < 2000 cells/mm3?
Normal synovial fluid in adults has a WBC count of < 2000 cells/mm3?
The protein concentration in normal synovial fluid is higher than that of plasma?
The protein concentration in normal synovial fluid is higher than that of plasma?
Normal synovial fluid has a high content of red blood cells?
Normal synovial fluid has a high content of red blood cells?
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Synovial Fluid
- Synovial fluid is a thin liquid found in the cavities of most joints.
- The main function of synovial fluid is to allow bones to move smoothly and to reduce friction between them.
Characteristics of Normal Synovial Fluid
- Normal synovial fluid in adults is clear and pale yellow in color.
- The glucose concentration in normal synovial fluid is similar to that of plasma.
- The protein concentration in normal synovial fluid is lower than that of plasma.
- Normal synovial fluid has a WBC count of < 2000 cells/mm3.
- Normal synovial fluid has a low red blood cell count.
- Synovial fluid is essentially acellular.
Synovial Fluid Analysis
- The purpose of synovial fluid analysis is for the diagnosis and treatment of joint-related problems.
- Synovial fluid analysis is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as septic arthritis.
- Sample collection (arthrocentesis) is necessary for synovial fluid analysis.
- Sodium fluoride is added to synovial fluid before collection to preserve glucose levels.
Synovial Fluid Production
- The synovium produces synovial fluid to allow bones to move smoothly.
- The synovial membrane permits the entry of molecules up to 15kD into the synovial fluid.
Synovial Fluid Clotting
- Normal synovial fluid does not clot due to the absence of large plasma proteins such as fibrinogen.
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