45 y/o Heather has loved to sew all her life. However, she has noted that her fingers are beginning to sway outward, making it difficult to hold a needle and thread. Her joints also hurt. The doctor examined Heather and noted that she has inflammation in the lining of the joints, pain and swelling. The doctor explained to Heather that she has an autoimmune process and her diagnosis is__________________________.
A. Osteoporosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Normal aging
Select your answer:
Topics:
Foot Orthosis Vocab Bacterial Growth Cardiovascular System Anatomy Physical Fitness Components The Energy Nutrients SSTI and Bone Infections Immunology: T cell Development Homeostasis - Vision Correction Biochemistry: Carbohydrates and Lipids Disorders of The Joints DNA and Polypeptide Synthesis Eye Histology Stimuli and Responses in Humans SPED Law-lympics Vision and LightOther quiz:
Gene Expression › ViewAt what stage in the life of identical twins is the epigenome expected to be most similar?
A. Age 6 months
B. Age 21
C. Age 55
D. Trick quesiton; the epigenome never changes
History of Medicine › View
What is Florence Nightingale known for?
A. Invented the stethoscope
B. Discovered penicillin
C. Founded the Red Cross
D. Founder of modern nursing and her work during the Crimean War