Rheumatoid arthritis is differentiated from degenerative arthritis in a 39-year-old woman by all EXCEPT:
A. Arthritis with swelling of three or more joints
B. Genetic predisposition for joint inflammation
C. Damage to the cartilage resulting in loss of joint padding through overuse
D. Can be treated with infliximab
Answer: C. Damage to the cartilage resulting in loss of joint padding through overuse
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