Describe Marfan syndrome
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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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A. aldolase. B. fructose 6-P. C. isomerase. D. pyruvate. E. NADH.
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).
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
Focusing on an object moving closer to the eye requires suspensory ligaments becoming more taut
Indicate whether the statement is true or false