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Assertion :Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilize the joint. Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Arthritis is the general term that describes inflammation of the joints. There are many form of arthritis and all result in joint swelling and restricted movement. However, Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excess uric acid, circulates in the bloodstream and are deposited as needle-shaped monosodium urate crystals in tissues of the body, including the joints. These are generally deposited in the terminal joints including the joints of fingers and toes.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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