The disease which causes immobility and fusion of vertebral joints is:
Correct answer: D. Spondylosis
- A. Osteomalacia (soft bones)
- B. Disc slip
- C. Arthritis
- D. Spondylosis
Explanation
Options [A] osteomalacia is a group of diseases in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit[ it means there is more bone depletion than bone deposition].It is the softening of bones.Option [B] disc slip or herniated disc involves the rupture of annulus fibrosis followed by protrusion of the spongy nucleus pulposis.Option [C] arthritis is an inflammatory or degenerative disease that damage joints.Option [D] Spondylosis is the disease which causes immobility and fusion of joint. It is an age related condition in which the joint and cartilage lined disc are affected. So option [D] is right.
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Arthritis refers to disorders involving inflammation, damage or degeneration of joints, causing pain, stiffness and restricted movement. Coverage includes osteoarthritis caused mainly by cartilage wear and rheumatoid arthritis caused by autoimmune inflammation, which must be distinguished from osteoporosis, a disease of bone density.
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