Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly associated with the presence of rheumatoid factor autoantibodies in the bloodstream.This indicates that rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be
A) caused by bacterial infection.
B) an autoimmune process.
C) an infective process.
D) because of an enzymatic defect.

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The presence of rheumatoid factor autoantibodies indicates that RA is an autoimmune process.The presence of rheumatoid factor autoantibodies does not indicate infection,an infective process,or an enzymatic defect.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Commonly Associated with the Presence of Rheumatoid