Synovial joint problems in rheumatoid arthritis are due to which of the following pathologies?
A) Articular cartilage is lost through enzymatic breakdown.
B) Free radicals attach to the synovial membrane and articular cartilage.
C) Neutrophils and inflammatory cytokines cause damage to articular cartilage.
D) Cysts develop in the subchondral bone and create fissures in the articular cartilage.
Answer: A