Practice mode Support and Movement

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by deposition of crystals of ____ in joints.

Correct answer B. sodium urate (uric acid)

Explanation

High blood uric acid levels lead to needle-like urate crystals in joints, commonly the big toe, causing sudden, very painful inflammation.

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