Question

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.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the degeneration of articulating cartilage occuring in the joints. It is the most chronic condition of the joints.

Answer 2

Answer:B. Degeneration of articulating cartilage occurs in the large joints.

Step-by-step explanation:

Oesteoarthritis is a disease of joint. It result due to the breakdown of underlying bone and cartilage. The symptoms involve the stiffness and pain in joint. The causes includes the injury of joint, limb development and abnormality of joint.