Question

Which of the following are the reason(s) with respect to rheumatoid arthritis are correct?

(i) Lymphocytes become more active
(ii) Body attacks self cells
(iii) More antibodies are produced in the body
(iv) The ability to differentiate pathogens or foreign molecules from self cells is lost

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iv)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (ii) and (iv)

Rheumatoid arthritis is the long-lasting, most common type of autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease condition, which is caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissue. In some people, it is found that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) also damages skin, lungs, eyes, kidneys and blood vessels.
Body attacks their own cells, the ability to differentiate pathogens or foreign molecules from self-cells is lost are the main reasons.