Compare rheumatism with osteoarthritis

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Rheumatism is a general term describing any painful condition of joints, muscles, or both that is not caused by infection or injury. Osteoarthritis is a form of rheumatism characterized by degeneration of the joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Osteoarthritis results from cumulative wear and tear or genetic factors affecting collagen formation.

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An acute or chronic, noncontagious inflammatory skin disease is called ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Glands that secrete products directly into the blood are

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The phospholipids of the plasma membrane are arranged as a bilayer because ________

A) the phospholipids are hydrophilic B) the phospholipid tails are hydrophilic, whereas the heads are hydrophobic C) the phospholipids are hydrophobic D) the phospholipid heads are hydrophilic, whereas the tails are hydrophobic

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