Gout,a painful disorder of joints,is due to:

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(D) Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by severe pain,redness,and tenderness in joints.It is caused by the accumulation of uric ac

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Deposition of uric acid at joints

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(D) Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by severe pain,redness,and tenderness in joints.It is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals (monosodium urate) in the synovial fluid and tissues of the joints.This accumulation occurs due to hyperuricemia,which is an elevated level of uric acid in the blood,often resulting from the body's inability to properly excrete uric acid or the overproduction of it.Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$(a)$ Gout	$(i)$ Decreased levels of estrogen
$(b)$ Osteoporosis	$(ii)$ Low $Ca^{2+}$ ions in the blood
$(c)$ Tetany	$(iii)$ Accumulation of uric acid crystals
$(d)$ Muscular dystrophy	$(iv)$ Autoimmune disorder
	$(v)$ Genetic disorder

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