What crystals precipitate out of the blood and become lodged in the synovial fluid and around joints, causing gout?

A. citrate crystals
B. urate crystals
C. ascorbate crystals
D. hydroxyapatite crystals 
E. sodium chloride crystals


Answer: B

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