Which of the following statements concerning rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is TRUE?

A. It occurs in humans and animals.
B. The symptoms are due to damage caused by cytotoxic T cells.
C. There is no genetic influence on the likelihood of developing RA.
D. Accumulations of antibody complexes lead to inflammation in and destruction of joints.
E. The onset of disease is clearly correlated with having been infected with a specific microbe.


Answer: D

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