A patient with joint pain was sent to the hospital for lab work. The results showed significant over activity of her immune system. Based on these results, the most likely diagnosis is ____.
A)osteoarthritis
B)vitamin D deficiency
C)growth hormone deficiency
D)rheumatoid arthritis
E)osteoporosis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation and pain. The overactivity of the immune system seen in the lab results is consistent with this diagnosis. The other options do not typically involve significant immune system dysfunction.

A Patient with Joint Pain Was Sent to the Hospital