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WorksheetsWeek 2 Quiz - Aging joints vs pathology in joints
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are some of the common, age-related changes that occur within the body?
Sarcopenia
synovitis
Osteoporosis
Decreased blood flow to the brain
Myalgia
Apoptosis is a pathological process
True
False
What are some of the natural structural changes that can occur to the spinal column as we age?
Reduced ROM
Decreased water reabsorption in nucleus pulposus
Ossification of annulus fibrosus
Decreased articular surface area
Decreased size of intervertebral foramen
Select the answer that describes the diagram
A. Scoliosis
B. Lordosis
C. Kyphosis
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
A. Sclerosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
The attachment site where tendon connects to bone
(a)
Which of these conditions improve with movement/exercise?
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
What are some of the changes that occur in a joint with osteoarthritis?
Apraxia
Synovitis
Formation of osteophytes
Osteoporosis
Sclerosis
Where might a patient with RA more likely complain of pain and stiffness?
Knees and Hips
SIJ and Intervertebral joints
Fingers and Toes
Bilateral joints
How does Nurofen help to decrease OA joint pain?
Causes vasoconstriction
Stops the production of cytokines IL-1, IL-6 and TNF alpha
Stops the production of prostaglandins
Stops the thalamus from passing on pain signals
Bone density increases on the articular surfaces of joints with rheumatoid arthritis
True
False
SUPER-DUPER BONUS QUESTION: What is Citrullination?
Post-translation tranformation - Turning one amino acid into another
Increasing the acidity in the bloodstream. Not induced by CO2
Dopamine excreation after eating citrus fruit
Systemic vasoconstriction after rapid drop in blood pressure
