Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects...
The body's connective tissue
The functioning of the brain
Neurons in the spine
What is the purpose of connective tissue?
Protects the joints
Holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together
Helps heal wounds and bruises
Marfan syndrome is caused by
Alchol or drug abuse
Too much cellular production
A defect or mutation in the gene
This mutation of the gene results in an increase a protein called:
Transforming growth factor beta
P53
Cryptochrome
True or false: People with marfan's syndrome are born with it.
True
False
Sometimes
Marfan syndrome can cause what kind of problems?
Eye
Respitory
Both (+ more)
People with Marfan's syndrome may also experience:
Frequent seizures
Sleep apnea
Deafness
True or False: People with Marfan Syndrome are often very good runners.
True
False
A person with Marfan syndrome is most likely:
Thin
Short
Overweight
If either your father or mother have the defected gene of Marfan syndrome, what are the chances of you having it?
1/3
1/4
1/2
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