Physiological Adaptation Q 140

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Norma asks for information about osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is correct?

  

     A. Osteoarthritis is rarely debilitating.

     B. Osteoarthritis is a rare form of arthritis.

     C. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis.

     D. Osteoarthritis affects people over 60.

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis

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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and can be extremely debilitating. It can afflict people of any age, although most are elderly.

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Option A: Osteoarthritis is an extremely debilitating disease. The cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change.

Option B: It is the most common form of arthritis. It affects over 32.5 million US adults.

Option D: Osteoarthritis can affect people of any age, but are most common among the elderly. Women are more likely to develop QA than men, especially after the age of 50.

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