Chapter 37, Problem 29A

Summary Introduction

To write:

The type of disease caused by a body part wearing out.

Introduction:

Osteoarthritis, is a type of disease that caused by a body part wearing out. Any organism or microorganism that causes a disease is called as a pathogen and this disease is caused by pathogen.

Explanation of Solution

A specific disease is caused by a specific pathogen and these infectious diseases are often transmitted by pathogens. Osteoarthritis, is a type of disease that caused by a body part wearing out. This may be due to excessive strain over prolonged periods of time, or may be due to other joint diseases, injury or deformity, etc.