Which statement is TRUE about gout? a. Gout can be treated by administration of fluorouracil. b. Gout leads to deposition of sodium urate crystals in the joints. c. Eating more liver is an effective way to treat the symptoms of gout. d. Gout is particularly prevalent in patients lacking xanthine oxidase. e. Gout is caused by excessive breakdown of pyrimidine nucleotides.

Which statement is TRUE about gout? a. Gout can be treated by administration of fluorouracil. b. Gout leads to deposition of sodium urate crystals in the joints. c. Eating more liver is an effective way to treat the symptoms of gout. d. Gout is particularly prevalent in patients lacking xanthine oxidase. e. Gout is caused by excessive breakdown of pyrimidine nucleotides.

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Chapter22: Fat-controlled, Mineral-modified Diets For Cardiovascular Diseases

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