NEET 2022
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2022
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Locomotion and Movement
NEET 2022 · Zoology · Locomotion and Movement
Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
Options
- AInflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
- BWeakening of bones due to decreased bone mass
- CInflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration
- DWeakening of bones due to low calcium level
Correct answer
A. Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
Step-by-step solution
Accumulation of uric acid crystals leads to inflammation of joints which is commonly called as Gout. It is a metabolic disorder in which Uric acid degrading enzyme remains inactive or absent.