(A) The assertion is correct because inflammation of joints (arthritis) leads to stiffness and reduced mobility.The reason is also correct as it descr

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(A) The assertion is correct because inflammation of joints (arthritis) leads to stiffness and reduced mobility.The reason is also correct as it describes specific causes of joint disorders: accumulation of uric acid crystals causes gout,and ossification of articular cartilage (ankylosis) leads to the fusion and immobilization of joints.Therefore,the reason correctly explains why inflammation and associated pathological changes lead to the immobilization of joints.

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Assertion: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilize the movements of the joint.
Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.

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Assertion: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilize the movements of the joint.Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.

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Assertion: Inflammation of a skeletal joint may immobilize the movements of the joint.
Reason: Uric acid crystals in the joint cavity and ossification of articular cartilage lead to this.