Connective Tissue Diseases Overview
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Which condition is characterized by over-flexible joints, stretchy skin, and abnormal growth of scar tissue?

  • Marfan syndrome
  • Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) (correct)
  • What is the main characteristic of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)?

  • Brittle bones and low muscle mass
  • Enlargement of the aorta
  • Fragile skin that tears or blisters easily (correct)
  • Abnormal placement of the eye lens
  • Which syndrome affects the bones, ligaments, eyes, heart, and blood vessels, and is caused by mutations in the gene regulating the structure of fibrillin-1 protein?

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Marfan syndrome (correct)
  • Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
  • Which condition is characterized by brittle bones, low muscle mass, lax joints and ligaments, and a mutation in two genes responsible for reducing the amount or quality of type 1 collagen?

    <p>Osteogenesis imperfecta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease primarily involves the synovial joints and is commonly symmetric in presentation, with joint pain and swelling being the most common symptoms?

    <p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main proteins found in connective tissues?

    <p>Collagen and elastin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body parts are affected when a patient has a connective tissue disease?

    <p>Tendons, ligaments, skin, cornea, cartilage, bone, and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorders often involve the joints, muscles, and skin, and can also affect other organs and organ systems?

    <p>Connective tissue diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of connective tissue mentioned in the text?

    <p>Fat, bone, and cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is mentioned as an example of an inherited connective tissue disorder?

    <p>Ehlers-Danlos syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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