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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Rheumatoid arthritis?(a) It is an autoimmune disorder(b) It occurs only in old people(c) Inflammation of synovial fluid(d) Diagnosed by the presence of rheumatoid factorThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.Question is from Human Health and Disease topic in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct option is (b) It OCCURS only in OLD people

The explanation is: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that can occur at any age. The primary symptom is INFLAMMATION of the SYNOVIAL membrane. If it is left untreated, then the membrane thickens and synovial fluid INCREASES, exerting pressure that causes pain.



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