The function of the synovial membrane's type A cells within the intima is to:
A)release mast cells to initiate the inflammatory process after joint injury.
B)ingest and remove bacteria and debris by phagocytosis in the joint cavity.
C)secrete hyaluronate, a binding agent that gives synovial fluid its viscous quality.
D)store fat cells and glycogen to provide adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for joint activity.

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Synovial fluid lubricates the joint surfaces, nourishes the pad of the articular cartilage that covers the ends of the bones, and contains free-floating synovial cells and various leukocytes that phagocytose joint debris and microorganisms.

The Function of the Synovial Membrane's Type a Cells Within