Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers. People with this syndrome have ________.

A. stronger bones
B. hyperextensible joints
C. a small cranium
D. elastic bones
E. viscous blood


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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