Free Arthritis MCQs with Answers
14 Arthritis MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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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- A. an autoimmune attack on the synovial membrane
- B. deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint
- C. gradual wear and degeneration of the articular cartilage
- D. bacterial infection of the joint cavity
Explanation: Osteoarthritis is a mechanical, degenerative condition in which the articular cartilage thins with age and use until bone rubs on bone, so…
Correct answer: gradual wear and degeneration of the articular cartilage- A. a purely degenerative disease of old age
- B. an autoimmune inflammation of the synovial membrane
- C. a deficiency of calcium in the diet
- D. a fungal infection of the bone marrow
Explanation: In rheumatoid arthritis the immune system attacks the body's own synovial membrane, which becomes inflamed and thickened and eventually…
Correct answer: an autoimmune inflammation of the synovial membrane- A. calcium phosphate
- B. cholesterol
- C. collagen fibres
- D. sodium urate crystals
Explanation: Gout follows a raised blood level of uric acid, the end product of purine breakdown, which crystallises as sodium urate in a cool…
Correct answer: sodium urate crystals- A. Inflammation of joints
- B. Herniation of intervertebral disc
- C. Fusion of vertebral joint
- D. Tingling along the length of legs
Explanation: The word itself means inflammation of a joint, from arthron for joint and itis for inflammation, and it covers osteoarthritis, rheumatoid…
Correct answer: Inflammation of joints- A. Progesterone.
- B. Oestrogen.
- C. Parathyroid hormone.
- D. Calcitonin.
Explanation: Oestrogen normally suppresses bone resorption and helps maintain bone mass; its decline after menopause allows osteoclast activity to…
Correct answer: Oestrogen.- A. Sciatica
- B. Spondylosis
- C. Slipped disc
- D. Disc tumour
Explanation: The MRI report indicates 'degeneration of intervertebral discs in the lumbar region and protrusion of the spongy nucleus pulposus.' These…
Correct answer: Spondylosis- A. Disc slip
- B. Sciatica
- C. Arthritis
- D. Spondylosis
Explanation: Spondylosis, also known as spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disorder that affects the spine, particularly the intervertebral discs…
Correct answer: Spondylosis- A. Spondylosis
- B. Arthritis
- C. Sciatica
- D. Osteoporosis
- E. Rickets
Explanation: Explanation for this question will be added soon.
Correct answer: Spondylosis- A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
- B. Osteoarthritis
- C. Gouty arthritis
- D. Osteomyelitis
Explanation: The correct answer is osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, not an inflammatory arthritis.
Correct answer: Osteomyelitis- A. Bed rest
- B. Exercise
- C. Cast
- D. None of these
Explanation: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" arthritis.
Correct answer: Exercise- A. Sciatica.
- B. Disc slip.
- C. Spondylosis.
- D. Rickets.
Explanation: c) Spondylosis: This is the correct option. Spondylosis is a degenerative condition that affects the spine, leading to the deterioration…
Correct answer: 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…
Correct answer: Spondylosis- A. Sciatica
- B. Spondylosis
- C. Rheumatoid arthritis
- D. Rickets
Explanation: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
Correct answer: Rheumatoid arthritis- A. Lupus
- B. Scleroderma
- C. Ankylosing spondylitis
- D. Juvenile dermatomyositis
Explanation: An autoimmune disorder in which stiffness and inflammation of vertebrae occur is called Ankylosis spondylitis.
Correct answer: Ankylosing spondylitisArthritis MCQs: common questions
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