Young female goes to the doctor with her joints significantly swollen. She has an autoimmune disease that causes the development of hydrochloric enzymes causing the breakdown of protein, collagen, and water. Pannus tissue then develops causing a granny cushion between joints causing pain and inflammation.

a. Rheumatoid arthritis
b. Osteoarthritis
c. Systemic lupus erythematosus
d. Scleroderma


Answer: a. Rheumatoid arthritis

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