a.) Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as a_______ disorder that affects multiple joints.
b.) In rheumatoid arthritis, the clinical presentation typically includes _______ and swelling in a symmetrical pattern.
c.) The early involvement of rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the _______ and proximal interphalangeal joints in the hands.
d.) A characteristic deformity seen in rheumatoid arthritis is _______ , where the distal interphalangeal joints are flexed while the proximal interphalangeal joints are hyperextended.
e.) The inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the _______ membrane, leading to a condition known as synovitis.
f.) Macrophages in the synovium secrete cytokines like _______ , which contribute to the inflammatory process in rheumatoid arthritis.
g.) _______ are immune cells that make up about fifty percent of the immune response in the synovial area, promoting inflammation and stimulating other cells.
h.) The phase before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as the _______ phase.
i.) Possible contributors to the development of rheumatoid arthritis include genetics, smoking, and a bacteria called _______ gingivalis.
j.) A crucial modification in autoantigens associated with rheumatoid arthritis is known as _______ .
k.) Activated T cells, particularly _______ T cells, play a significant role in the immune response in rheumatoid arthritis.
l.) The two main antibodies associated with rheumatoid arthritis are the rheumatoid factor and the _______ antibody.
m.) In rheumatoid arthritis, the presence of inflammatory cytokines in the blood can lead to _______ formation in the skin.
n.) One serious consequence of rheumatoid arthritis is _______, which can result from inflammation and contribute to bone deterioration.
o.) The name of this disease is _______