Q.

Deposition of uric acid crystals at the joint is the cause of -

A. Arthritis
B. Osteoporosis
C. Osteomalacia
D. Rickets
Answer» A. Arthritis
Explanation: Gout is a medical condition usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis— a red, tender, hot, swollen joint. It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues.
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