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Correct Answers (Grade A+)

Question 1: What is osteoarthritis (OA)?

Answer: A degenerative joint disease caused by breakdown of articular cartilage.

Question 2: What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Answer: A chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that attacks the synovial joints.

Question 3: What causes osteoarthritis (OA)?

Answer: Wear-and-tear degeneration of cartilage.

Question 4: What causes rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Answer: Autoimmune inflammation of the synovium.

Question 5: What is the onset of osteoarthritis (OA)?

Answer: Usually gradual.

Question 6: What is the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Answer: May be gradual or systemic with inflammatory symptoms.

Question 7: Which joints are affected by osteoarthritis (OA)?

Answer: Often weight-bearing joints and commonly used joints.

Question 8: Which joints are affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Answer: Usually symmetrical small joints first (hands, wrists, feet).

Question 9: How does pain present in osteoarthritis (OA)?

Answer: Worsens with activity and improves with rest.

Question 10: How does pain present in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Answer: Morning stiffness and pain that improves with activity.




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