Question

what is gout? a bacterial infection in the joints a degenerative condition that results in the deterioration of cartilage in the joints a type of inflammation caused by elevated levels of uric acid an autoimmune disease that attacks the synovial membrane

Explanation:

Gout is an inflammatory arthritis driven by high uric acid levels, which form crystals in joints. Option A describes septic arthritis, B describes osteoarthritis, and D describes rheumatoid arthritis—none match gout's cause.

Answer:

C. A type of inflammation caused by elevated levels of uric acid