Question

In human beings, gout is caused by

• A. Deficiency of iodine
• B. Excessive secretion of thyroid
• C. Excessive liberation of uric acid
• D. Deposition of uric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is D Deposition of uric acid

Gout is an inherited type of disorder in which body forms the excess amount of uric acid and the crystals of sodium urate that are deposited in the synovial joints and makes movement difficult, it generally affects one or two joints only, the occurrence of gout is related with diet.

So the correct answer is 'Deposition of uric acid'.