Question

An endogenous chemical agent of disease is

• A. Uric acid
• B. Protein deficiency
• C. Vitamin deficiency
• D. Pollutants

Answer 1

The correct option is A Uric acid

Endogenous chemical agents are those that originate from within the organism, tissue or cell. Endogenous chemical agents and genetic mutations are collectively called intrinsic or internal factors affecting human health. The diseases caused by intrinsic factors are called organic or metabolic diseases. Chemicals which may be endogenous are urea, uric acid, hormones and enzymes. Uric acid is produced within the body of human beings and if it does not get eliminated by kidneys, then it may result in a serious disease known as gout which is due to the accumulation of uric acid in joints.

So, the correct answer is 'Uric acid'.