Which of the following is the reason(s) for Rheumatoid arthritis? Choose the correct option.
i. The ability to differentiate pathogens or foreign molecules from self cells increases.
ii. The 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
The answer is the options (b) (ii) and (iv)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets the body's tissues, particularly the joints. This causes inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness, which can gradually lead to joint cartilage and bone damage. If untreated, RA can result in joint deformities and loss of function.