XI. Intervertebral Disc: Nucelus Pulposus Flashcards

1
Q

What is the cervical nucleus pulposus composed of?

A

fibrocartilage

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What is the consequence of non-aggregated glycosaminoglycans in the lumbar nucleus pulposus?

A

the nucleus pulposus will lose water under deformation conditions

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What cell is associated with the nucleus pulposus unitl about age seven?

A

notochord cells

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Which type of collagen is dominant in the nucleus pulposus?

A

collage type II

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