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Which condition is characterized by over-flexible joints, stretchy skin, and abnormal growth of scar tissue?
Which condition is characterized by over-flexible joints, stretchy skin, and abnormal growth of scar tissue?
What is the main characteristic of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)?
What is the main characteristic of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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Which disease primarily involves the synovial joints and is commonly symmetric in presentation, with joint pain and swelling being the most common symptoms?
Which disease primarily involves the synovial joints and is commonly symmetric in presentation, with joint pain and swelling being the most common symptoms?
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What are the main proteins found in connective tissues?
What are the main proteins found in connective tissues?
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Which body parts are affected when a patient has a connective tissue disease?
Which body parts are affected when a patient has a connective tissue disease?
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Which disorders often involve the joints, muscles, and skin, and can also affect other organs and organ systems?
Which disorders often involve the joints, muscles, and skin, and can also affect other organs and organ systems?
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What are some examples of connective tissue mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of connective tissue mentioned in the text?
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Which syndrome is mentioned as an example of an inherited connective tissue disorder?
Which syndrome is mentioned as an example of an inherited connective tissue disorder?
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