A 16-year-old boy has been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Which of the following etiologies is responsible for his health problem?
A)
Infection
B)
Friction between bones
C)
Immune response
D)
Inappropriate bone remodeling
Ans:
C
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Ankylosing spondylitis is thought to have an etiology that suggests an immune response. Physical wear and tear, infection, and inappropriate remodeling are not considered primarily responsible for the disease.
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