Question

question 1 (1 point) ✓ saved
rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be:
a systemic inflammatory disorder that only affects joints
a chronic degenerative disorder that can be cured today
an acute injury
an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation
question 2 (1 point) ✓ saved
an attack of gout is precipitated by:
a sudden increase in serum uric acid levels
severe hypercalcemia
mild trauma to the toes
development of a headache
question 3 (1 point) ✓ saved
which of the following is correct about myotonic muscular dystrophy?
difficulty climbing stairs or standing up at 1 year of age
it is autosomal recessive
it involves the face and hands
skeletal muscle atrophy can be seen in the legs at an early stage

Explanation:

• Question 1: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune - system attacks the joints causing chronic inflammation. It is not just joint - specific, not curable currently, and not an acute injury.
• Question 2: Gout attacks are triggered by a sudden increase in serum uric acid levels which leads to the deposition of urate crystals in joints. Hypercalcemia, toe trauma, and headaches are not the precipitating factors.
• Question 3: Myotonic muscular dystrophy often involves the face and hands. Difficulty climbing stairs or standing at 1 year is more characteristic of other muscular disorders, it is autosomal dominant not recessive, and early - stage leg skeletal muscle atrophy is not typical.

Answer:

Question 1: an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation
Question 2: a sudden increase in serum uric acid levels
Question 3: It involves the face and hands