Where Does Inflammation Usually Begin in an Individual with Ankylosing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Where does inflammation usually begin in an individual with ankylosing spondylitis?

• A) Costovertebral joints with progression down the spine
• B) Cervical and thoracic vertebrae, causing kyphosis
• C) Sacroiliac joints with progression up the spine
• D) Peripheral joints and then proceeds to the vertebrae

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Skeletal Muscle

Specialized tissue that enables movement in animals by contraction.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, controlling their movements.