Rheumatoid arthritis differs from osteoarthritis in that it is ____.
Correct answer A. an autoimmune disease in which the synovial membrane becomes inflamed
Explanation
In rheumatoid arthritis the immune system attacks the synovial membrane, which thickens and damages cartilage and bone, often symmetrically in small joints. Osteoarthritis is degenerative wear of cartilage.
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