Multiple choice

Which of the following is a cause of Gout, a painful disorder of joints?

  1. Damage caused to ligaments

  2. Injury to tendons

  3. Inflammation of synovial membrane

  4. Deposition of calcium oxalate crystals

  5. Deposition of uric acid crystals

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Gout causes attacks of pain and swelling in one or more joints.This results from the deposition of uric acid crystals.