Match the following columns and select the correct option:-
Column-I Column-II
(a) Gout (i) Decreased levels of estrogen
(b) Osteoporosis (ii) Low ${Ca}^{+ +}$ 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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Question

Match the following columns and select the correct option:-

Column-I	Column-II
(a)	Gout	(i)	Decreased levels of estrogen
(b)	Osteoporosis	(ii)	Low ${Ca}^{+ +}$ 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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Disease Characterization/Symptoms Gout It is characterised by inflammation of joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals. Osteoporosis An age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause. It generally affects females after menopause. Tetany Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca + 2 in body fluid. It mainly occurs due to parathyroid hormone deficiency. Muscular dystrophy It is a progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorders.

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Disease	Characterization/Symptoms
Gout	It is characterised by inflammation of joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals.
Osteoporosis	An age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause. It generally affects females after menopause.
Tetany	Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low ${Ca}^{+ 2}$ in body fluid. It mainly occurs due to parathyroid hormone deficiency.
Muscular dystrophy	It is a progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorders.