Examine the photograph of the hand in the following figure.The person's joints are severely damaged because ________.

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The severe joint damage seen in the photograph is consistent with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system targets and damages the cartilage and bone in the joints. This leads to deformities and loss of function in the affected joints. Viral infections, cytotoxic T cells, and myelin reactions would not typically result in the same pattern of joint damage.

Examine the Photograph of the Hand in the Following Figure