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What is the main cause of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the main cause of rheumatoid arthritis?
- Overproduction of white blood cells
- Chronic inflammation in the skin
- Destruction of cartilage within the joint
- Inappropriate immune response (correct)
What is the primary effect of the chronic inflammatory process in rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary effect of the chronic inflammatory process in rheumatoid arthritis?
- Overproduction of red blood cells
- Decreased production of cytokines
- Destruction of cartilage within the joint (correct)
- Enhanced production of antioxidants
Which type of mediators contribute to the destruction of cartilage within the joint in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which type of mediators contribute to the destruction of cartilage within the joint in rheumatoid arthritis?
- Antioxidants and vitamins
- Hormones and enzymes
- Cytokines and inflammatory mediators (correct)
- Neurotransmitters and growth factors
