Skeleton exam Q

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As Chloe exercises, the synovial fluid in her joints reduces in viscosity.

Explain why a reduction in the viscosity of synovial fluid is an advantage for Chloe when she is sculling

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•Ola warms up before competing in javelin. In response to the warm-up the skeletal system increases synovial fluid production.

•Explain why an increase in synovial fluid production is an advantage to Ola when she is throwing the javelin.

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Dani joins a ‘beginners fitness for health' class.

Her skeletal system responds by increasing osteoclast activity.

State one other response of Dani's skeletal system to this single session of weight-bearing exercise.

Osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes are types of bone cell. They help bone remodelling.

State the role of each of the different bone cells in the process of bone remodelling.