A Key Pathologic Change in the Articular Cartilage in Osteoarthritis

question 31

Multiple Choice

A key pathologic change in the articular cartilage in osteoarthritis is:

• A) the loss of proteoglycans, which is a substance that makes up cartilage.
• B) increased osteoclastic activity leading to cartilage destruction.
• C) autoimmune-mediated destruction.
• D) chronic synovial membrane inflammation.

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