Question

50 an autoimmune disease resulting in inflammation and marked by remission and flare - ups is:
a sprain
b gout
c osteoarthritis
d rheumatoid arthritis

Explanation:

• A sprain is a ligament injury, not an autoimmune disease.
• Gout is due to uric acid crystal deposition, not an autoimmune cause.
• Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, not autoimmune.
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with inflammation, remission, and flare - ups.

Answer:

D. rheumatoid arthritis