Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-In the disease rheumatoid arthritis:
A) a virus infects the cells around the joints.
B) antibodies from the immune system attack the tissue around the joints.
C) bacteria infect the joints.
D) phagocytes digest the cartilage on the ends of the joints.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-In the disease rheumatoid arthritis:
A) a virus infects the cells around the joints. 
B) antibodies from the immune system attack the tissue around the joints. 
C) bacteria infect the joints. 
D) phagocytes digest the cartilage on the ends of the joints.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues around the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and over time, joint damage. This is primarily mediated by antibodies targeting these tissues.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Questions