Which of the following organs are affected by systemic scleroderma?

1. Skin
2. Reproductive organs
3. Lungs
4. Brain
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4


A
Systemic scleroderma causes fibrous degeneration of the connective tissue of the skin and lungs (and esophagus, digestive tract, and kidneys).

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