A disease that affects the production of collagen found in gomphoses would lead to:
a) the inability of teeth to withstand the pressure of chewing.
b) the skull being unsuitable to protect the brain.
c) the long bones to cease in growing.
d) the vertebrae compressing and not being able to resist tension.
Answer: a) the inability of teeth to withstand the pressure of chewing.
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