All of the following statements about synovial fluid are true, Except -

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All of the following statements about synovial fluid are true, Except -

  1. Secreted primarily by type A synovial cells

  2. Follows Non - Newtonian fluid kinetics

  3. Contains hyaluronic acid

  4. Viscosity is variable

solution

Synovial fluid is secreted by type B synovial cells (type B synoviocytes).
The viscous and lubricating property of synovial fluid is attributed to hyaluronic acid.
Synovial fluid is a non-newtonian thixotropic fluid and its viscosity is variable : viscosity decreases with increased rates of shear (increased speed of joint movement).

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