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Analysis Questions Lesson 56 page 15. 1. What are the signs that suggest a person may have the Marfan syndrome?. Long, narrow face; tall, slender stature; long arms, legs, fingers and toes relative to overall height; double-jointed or loose joints; nearsightedness.
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1. What are the signs that suggest a person may have the Marfan syndrome? • Long, narrow face; tall, slender stature; long arms, legs, fingers and toes relative to overall height; double-jointed or loose joints; nearsightedness
2. What causes the Marfan syndrome? • The Marfan syndrome is caused by one altered gene.
3. Can you “catch” the Marfan syndrome from another person, the way you can catch the flu? Explain. • No, you cannot catch the Marfan syndrome from another person. The Marfan syndrome is an inherited disease that is passed on in a gene from a parent to his/her child.
4. What effect can the Marfan syndrome have on a person’s life? • Person must avoid certain kinds of physical activity such as contact sports and avoid overexertion. The person probably will have more doctor’s appointments than usual, especially to monitor the eyes and heart.