AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Deposition of uric acid crystals within the synovial joint causes as

    A)  osteoarthritis      

    B)  rheumatoid arthritis

    C)  gout              

    D)  paralysis.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    : Gout is a metabolic disorder, characterized by recurrent attack of arthritis, urate deposits in joints, kidney and other tissues, and elevated level of uric acid in blood and urine. The joint most commonly affected is great toe. Gout is an inherited disorder of purine metabolism, occurring, especially in men. Occurrence of gout is related to diet. Persons sufferings from gout should avoid meat which are a rich source of nucleic acid including purine. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative bone disorder in which there is a loss of bone mass. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder causing swelling and pain in small joints of hands.


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