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Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilise the movements of the joint.
Statement 2: This may be caused due to uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage.

A

Both statement 1 and 2 correct.

B

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

C

Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct

D

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
A
Excess of uric acid and its salts (urates) accumulate in the joint resulting in gouty arthritis. Inflammation of joint may immoilise its movements.
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