Autoimmune Diseases

1. Explain the pathophysiology of an autoimmune disease in relation to destruction of the synovial joints, capsule, and membrane to Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Compare and contrast signs and symptoms of OA ( osteoarthritis) to RA (Rheumatoid arthritis). 3. Describe the difference between Heberden's nodes vs Bouchards nodes. 4. What is Gouty arthritis and how does it differ from OA ( osteoarthritis).