Hi everyone
Here are the answers to yesterday's quiz!
What Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Do?
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1. Is Rheumatoid Arthritis an autoimmune disease?
Yes
2. What happens in an autoimmune disease?
The body immune system malfunctions and attacks the body’s own cells.
3. List the functions of the following:
Cartilage: covers the ends of each bone providing smooth surface avoiding bones friction
Synovium: produces thick oil like fluid which lubricates the joint
Ligament: hold the bones in place and protect them from moving too far in the wrong direction
4. What happens in the joints in the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The immune systes attacks the tissues in the joints. When this occurs, antibodies, defense cells, fluid swarm around the effective site, causing the joints to swell
5. Arthtritis patients suffer from symptoms like stiffness, loss of mobility and pain.
6. Severe joint damage due to cartilage and bone decay can lead to permanent disfigurement.
7. The malfunctioning immune system in Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect organs such as eyes, lungs, and membrane around the heart.
How did you fair today? Get ready for today's quiz! And make sure you come back on Monday to check on the answers!
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