Which of the Following Does Not Occur When the Articular

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not occur when the articular cartilage is damaged?

• A)The matrix begins to break down.
• B)The exposed surface changes to a rougher feltwork.
• C)Friction in the joint decreases.
• D)Increase in pain.
• E)Normal synovial joint function is compromised.

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Definitions:

NMR Data

Refers to the information obtained from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, which is used to determine molecular structure and dynamics.

Triplet

A signal in NMR spectroscopy that is split into three peaks, suggesting an atom's hydrogen atoms are coupled to two equivalent neighboring hydrogens.

Broad Singlet

A NMR signal appearing as a single peak but broader than typical singlets, often resulting from molecules with rapid internal motion.

NMR Data

Information obtained from nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, used to determine the structure and dynamics of molecules by examining the environment of nuclear spins.