Which of the Following Statements Concerning Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is TRUE?

• A) It occurs in humans and animals.
• B) The symptoms are due to damage caused by cytotoxic T cells.
• C) There is no genetic influence on the likelihood of developing RA.
• D) Accumulations of antibody complexes lead to inflammation in and destruction of the joints.
• E) The onset of disease is clearly correlated with having been infected with a specific microbe.

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