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a category of diseases caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues

proteins that help to mediate the immune system. They are cell signaling proteins, which in the case of rheumatoid arthritis increase inflammation

a painful joint condition caused by increased levels of uric acid

a painful joint condition primarily found in elderly patients and characterized by decreased cartilage

a bone condition with decreased bone density that leaves patients at increased risk for bone fractures

a painful joint condition caused by autoimmune mechanisms that can lead to joint deformity and disability

a systemic autoimmune condition that can lead to multiple organ system failure

a natural byproduct the body produces from metabolism of purines. It has no known physiologic function

Chapter 12: Flashcards

Autoimmune a category of diseases caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues	Cytokines proteins that help to mediate the immune system. They are cell signaling proteins, which in the case of rheumatoid arthritis increase inflammation	Gouty arthritis a painful joint condition caused by increased levels of uric acid	Osteoarthritis (OA) a painful joint condition primarily found in elderly patients and characterized by decreased cartilage
Osteoporosis a bone condition with decreased bone density that leaves patients at increased risk for bone fractures	Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a painful joint condition caused by autoimmune mechanisms that can lead to joint deformity and disability	Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) a systemic autoimmune condition that can lead to multiple organ system failure	Uric acid a natural byproduct the body produces from metabolism of purines. It has no known physiologic function