Sixty-year-old Wendell is being examined by his physician. Wendell's symptoms include joint pain that has gradually increased. His doctor says, "Your pain is due to the damage to your cartilage due to severe use over your lifetime." What will Wendell most likely be diagnosed with?
A) osteopenia
B) rheumatoid arthritis
C) osteoporosis
D) osteoarthritis

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The symptoms and cause described in the scenario suggest that Wendell is most likely to be diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a condition in which the cartilage in the joints breaks down due to wear and tear over time. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are conditions in which the bones become weaker and less dense, and rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint inflammation. None of these conditions match the symptoms and cause described in the scenario.

Sixty-Year-Old Wendell Is Being Examined by His Physician