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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Tissue Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Synovium-derived stem cells (SDSCs) originate from the ________ surrounding joints. |
A. | synovial membrane |
B. | synovial humor |
C. | synovial disc |
D. | synovial jelly |
Answer» B. synovial humor | |
2. |
___________ collagen represents 90% to 95% of the collagen in ECM and forms fibrils and fibers intertwined with proteoglycan aggregates. |
A. | Type II |
B. | Type IX and X |
C. | Type XX |
D. | Type L |
Answer» B. Type IX and X | |
3. |
In normal articular cartilage, tissue fluid represents between 65% and 80% of the total weight. |
A. | TRUE |
B. | FALSE |
Answer» B. FALSE | |
4. |
The _______________ is the resident cell type in articular cartilage. |
A. | chondrocyte |
B. | cardiomyocytes |
C. | adipocytes |
D. | myocytes |
Answer» C. adipocytes | |
5. |
The ______ zone contains the largest diameter collagen fibrils in radial disposition. |
A. | deep |
B. | middle |
C. | last |
D. | first |
Answer» B. middle | |
6. |
The middle zone represents 40% to 60% of the total cartilage volume, and it contains proteoglycans and thicker collagen fibrils. |
A. | TRUE |
B. | FALSE |
Answer» B. FALSE | |
7. |
The superficial layer contains a relatively high number of flattened chondrocytes. |
A. | TRUE |
B. | FALSE |
Answer» B. FALSE | |
8. |
The thin superficial zone that protects the deeper layers from shear stresses is called _______ zone. |
A. | tangential |
B. | lateral |
C. | transverse |
D. | traverse |
Answer» B. lateral | |
9. |
Articular cartilage is devoid of blood vessels. |
A. | TRUE |
B. | FALSE |
Answer» B. FALSE | |
10. |
Articular cartilage is ____________ cartilage and is 2 to 4 mm thick. |
A. | hyaline |
B. | hydraulic |
C. | vascular |
D. | electrochemical |
Answer» B. hydraulic | |
11. |
Injury to articular cartilage is recognized as a cause of significant musculoskeletal morbidity. |
A. | TRUE |
B. | FALSE |
Answer» B. FALSE | |
12. |
__________ cartilage is a thin layer of specialized connective tissue with unique viscoelastic properties. |
A. | Atrial |
B. | Articular |
C. | Elastic |
D. | Smooth |
Answer» B. Articular | |