What is the primary pathologic alteration resulting from ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?
A) Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint
B) Inflammation of the long bones
C) Inflammation of fibrocartilaginous joints of the vertebrae
D) Inflammation of the small hand and feet bones

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AS involves inflammation of fibrocartilage in cartilaginous joints,primarily in the vertebrae.The other options do not accurately describe the primary pathologic alterations of AS.

What Is the Primary Pathologic Alteration Resulting from Ankylosing Spondylitis