Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
- Weakening of bones due to low calcium level
- Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
- Weakening of bones due to decreased bone mass
- Inflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration
Answer
(2) Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
Solution
As per NCERT, gout is the inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.
⇒ Decreased bone mass is osteoporosis; low Ca2+ in body fluid causes tetany; arthritis is inflammation of joints.
Answer: (2)