A disease that results from damage to cartilage in the joints is

(A) sprains.

(B) rheumatoid arthritis.

(C) osteoarthritis.

(D) bursitis.

Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis.

Explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term disease associated with the immune system. It is an auto immune disorder that affects the joints of the body.

The symptoms includes warm swallow and painful joints. In case of this the cartilage is damaged and in later stages bones and ligaments are also damaged. The damage to joints occurs in the early stages of this disease and it is progressive.

Hence, the correct answer is option B