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Published on: August 21, 2026
Assertion: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilise the movements of the joint.
Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
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is correct but (R) is not correct is not correct but (R) is correct and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of 
is correct but (R) is not correct is not correct but (R) is correct and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
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Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Painful inflammation of the synovial membrane of the joints results in stiffening of joints and painful movement. Uric acid accumulation in the joints can lead to painful movement of joint.
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