Describe Marfan syndrome

What will be an ideal response?


Marfan syndrome is a hereditary disorder of connective tissue that results in abnormally long and thin limbs and digits. The condition usually causes life-threatening cardiovascular problems.

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During the early steps of glycolysis, glucose is converted to glucose 6-P, and then glucose 6-P is converted directly to

A.  aldolase. B.  fructose 6-P. C.  isomerase. D.  pyruvate. E.  NADH.

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A condition of reduced bone mineral density that predisposes the individual to fractures is called ___________________. ________________________________________

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

Anatomy & Physiology

The rate of diffusion for water-soluble substances through a membrane decreases as

a. their concentration gradient increases b. their molecular weight increases c. the number of cholesterol molecules in the membrane increases d. the membrane's surface area increases e. the number of membrane carbohydrates increases

Anatomy & Physiology

Focusing on an object moving closer to the eye requires suspensory ligaments becoming more taut

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology