Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Osteoarthritis

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of osteoarthritis?

• A) Inflammation and fibrosis develop at the joints.
• B) Degeneration of articulating cartilage occurs in the large joints.
• C) It progresses bilaterally through the small joints.
• D) There are no changes in the bone at the affected joints.

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Definitions:

Paralytic Ileus

Paralysis of the intestinal wall with symptoms of acute obstruction.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Bile

A secretion of the liver; a greenish-yellow fluid with a bitter taste.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.