Which of the Following Statements About Gout and Uric Acid

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gout and uric acid is FALSE?

• A)Gout is a joint disease caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.
• B)The high levels of uric acid and its waste products may form solid stones that become deposited in joints,causing pain.
• C)Gout is more common in overweight people,compared to lean people.
• D)The synthesis of uric acid has been found to decrease with insulin resistance.

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