Which patient is most likely to develop a connective tissue disease?
a. A teenage girl who swims
b. A 30-year-old woman who plays tennis
c. A 35-year-old male golfer
d. A 40-year-old male computer analyst
B
Women have a greater chance than men of developing connective tissue disease.
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