#1
What is the primary function of synovial membranes?
To produce synovial fluid
To provide structural support
To facilitate nerve transmission
To regulate blood flow
#2
Where are synovial membranes commonly found in the body?
Lining the abdominal cavity
Encasing the heart
Surrounding synovial joints
Coating the brain
#3
What is the function of the synovial membrane in a joint?
To provide structural support
To cushion the bones
To produce synovial fluid
To transmit nerve impulses
#4
Which of the following joints typically contains a synovial membrane?
Sutures in the skull
Symphysis pubis
Gomphosis of teeth
Knee joint
#5
Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid produced by synovial membranes?
Lubricating joint surfaces
Nourishing articular cartilage
Maintaining joint stability
Transmitting nerve signals
#6
Which type of tissue primarily makes up synovial membranes?
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscular tissue
Nervous tissue
#7
What is the function of synovial fluid produced by synovial membranes?
To provide oxygen to surrounding tissues
To lubricate and nourish joint structures
To transmit electrical signals within the joint
To contract and relax muscles
#8
What is the function of the synovial membrane in joint lubrication?
It secretes mucus
It absorbs shock
It produces hyaluronic acid
It filters debris
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of the synovial membrane?
It is highly elastic
It lacks blood vessels
It is opaque
It contains smooth muscle fibers
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of synovial fluid secreted by synovial membranes?
Water
Proteoglycans
White blood cells
Cholesterol
#11
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of synovial membranes?
They are vascularized
They secrete synovial fluid
They lack nerve endings
They are found in all joints
#12
Which type of cells is primarily responsible for synthesizing synovial fluid in the synovial membrane?
Osteocytes
Fibroblasts
Chondrocytes
Synoviocytes
#13
Which type of joint is most dependent on synovial membrane function for its stability?
Fibrous joint
Cartilaginous joint
Synovial joint
Suture joint
#14
What role does the synovial membrane play in joint stability?
It forms a rigid capsule around the joint
It secretes hormones to strengthen ligaments
It produces a dense network of nerves for proprioception
It reinforces the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
#15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of synovial fluid?
High viscosity
Presence of lubricin
Yellowish color
Abundance of hyaluronic acid