Which of the Following Is a Correct Description of Arthroplasty

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct description of arthroplasty?

• A)resurfacing of cartilage in a joint
• B)reshaping of the ends of the bones in a joint
• C)surgically replacing a joint with an artificial joint
• D)injection of synovial fluid into the joint
• E)a,b,and d

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many neurons, increasing the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty insulation that may surround the axon of a neuron.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling responses.