Which change, if any, will most likely occur within the articular cartilage of the knee as a result of nonweight bearing for 2 m
onths? Briefly explain why in 1-2 sentences. a. No change b. Cartilage thinning c. Decreased water content d. Increased collagen synthesis e. Increased proteoglycan concentration
The joints of our body are lined with hyaline cartilage, a tissue with unique characteristics that can shape and make bones slide in perfect sync over each other. The cartilage tissue acts as a lining of the bony surfaces of the knee, preventing friction between them and also absorbing the impact we generate when we move.
The nonweight bearing or overweight can lead to a damage to this cartilage, which can cause pain, loss of movement, accumulation of fluid content in the knee and, in more severe cases, lead to cartilage thinning.
1. The retina contains three kinds of colour receptors
Explanation:
Young-Helmholtz theory color vision says human can perceive colour due to the presence of colour receptors in the retina that receives colour in various wavelengths
