Anatomy & Physiology
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is common in the elderly. Choose which statement accurately describes the role that synovial fluid plays in osteoarthritis:
It is a thick fluid with an egg-white-like consistency that lubricates and reduces friction between joints.
With age, the amount of synovial fluid decreases
When synovial fluid is low, it can contribute to joint stiffness
All of the above