Question

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. an infective process. b. caused by bacterial infection. c. an autoimmune process. d. because of an enzymatic defect.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - c. an autoimmune process

Step-by-step explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease or condition that affects the joints mainly by swollen, and painful joints. It is an autoimmune disease as the person's own immune system attacks the body.

The presence of rheumatoid factor autoantibodies states that it is an autoimmune process. There are other autoantibodies also associated with this type of arthritis that are rheumatoid factors (RF), anti‐keratin antibodies (AKA), anti‐filaggrin antibodies (AFA), and anti‐perinuclear factor (APF).