What Is the Primary Pathologic Alteration Resulting from Ankylosing Spondylitis

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS) ?

• A) Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint
• B) Inflammation of the long bones
• C) Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae
• D) Inflammation of the small hand and feet bones

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