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Osteoarthritis: PathophysiologyDownloads

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1

Osteoarthritis is associated with all of the following except -

ASubchondral sclerosis

BCa++deposition in joint space

COsteophyte formation

DDecreased joint space

2

What is the primary action of metalloproteinases in the extracellular matrix?

AModification of collagen structure

BDegradation of extracellular matrix components, including collagen

CFormation of collagen

DActivation of collagen synthesis

3

Osteoarthritis not seen in ?

AAnkle joints

BKnee joints

CHip joints

D1st metacarpophalangeal joint

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