The cartilage on the ends of Wendell's joints is deteriorating.Around age 65,he developed bony lumps on the end of the joints on his fingers.Recently,he has been experiencing joint pain,swelling,and some loss of flexibility.Wendell probably has __________.
A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) osteoarthritis
C) osteoporosis
D) diabetes mellitus

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The deteriorating cartilage, bony lumps, joint pain, swelling, and loss of flexibility suggest osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that is common in older adults. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis may also cause joint pain and loss of flexibility, but bony lumps are not a typical symptom. Diabetes mellitus is not related to joint health.

The Cartilage on the Ends of Wendell's Joints Is Deteriorating