8 past paper MCQs on Arthritis, from the Support and Movement unit of MDCAT Biology. The year each question appeared is shown where known; tap “Show answer” for the correct option and a short solution.
1.Which of the following skeletal disorders is an example of an autoimmune disorder? (MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (c) rheumatoid arthritis
In rheumatoid arthritis the body's own immune system attacks the synovial membranes.
2.Arthritis is: (UHS MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (a) Inflammation of joints
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint, with pain, swelling and stiffness.
3.The most common type of arthritis is: (SIBA MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (c) Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, the wearing away of the joint cartilage with age, is much the commonest form.
4.Arthritis is a disease that primarily affects the: (SZABMU MDCAT 2025)
Correct answer: (c) Joints
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints.
5.Which of the following skeletal disorder Is an example of autoimmune disorder? (UHS MDCAT 2024)
Correct answer: (c) Rheumatoid arthritis
In rheumatoid arthritis the immune system attacks the synovial membrane of the joint.
6.________ is the inflammation of joints: (SZABMU MDCAT 2023)
Correct answer: (a) Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is inflammation of a joint as its cartilage wears away.
7.Septic arthritis is caused by: (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (b) Bacteria
Septic arthritis follows infection of the joint by bacteria.
8.Which of these is a type of arthritis that Is primarily due to aging? (PMC MDCAT 2022)
Correct answer: (c) Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the wearing away of the joint cartilage with age.