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

Step-by-step solution

Inflammation is a process in which the body's WBCs and the chemicals released into the blood or the affected tissue to protect us from infection and foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses. This releases of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection. Inflammation is characterized by redness, swollen joint that is warm to touch, joint pain, joint stiffness & loss of joint function. The increase number of cells and inflammatory substances within the joint causes irritation, wearing