4. Tissues & Histology
Connective Tissue Proper: Dense Connective Tissue
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceMarfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects production and maintenance of elastic fibers in the ECM. Based on this information, what may be a regular serious complication of Marfan syndrome?
A
An inability to store nutrients as production of adipose tissue is inhibited significantly.
B
Regular rupture of ligaments as the fibers in dense regular connective tissue would not be produced properly.
C
Hyper elasticity of skin as dense irregular connective tissue of the dermis would stretch more.
D
Rupture of the aorta, as elastic connective tissue in large blood vessels allows for stretching and recoil.
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