Why Is It That Osteoarthritis Would Be Considered an Example

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Multiple Choice

Why is it that osteoarthritis would be considered an example of a wear-and-tear disease?

• A) Because it is caused by a tear of the connective tissue that fuses the sternum to the floating ribs.
• B) Because it is a degenerative disease that can be caused by injury or overuse.
• C) Because it is an illness that can be easily treated by "wearing" compression-type clothing, such as calf-length socks or constricting undergarments.
• D) Because one needs to "tear" the built up plaques that lead to this illness in order to reduce the symptoms. An example of such tearing would be a deep stretch or cracking one's knuckles.

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