An Abnormal Gene on Chromosome 15 That Affects the Protein

question 19

Multiple Choice

An abnormal gene on chromosome 15 that affects the protein fibrillin results in this disorder.

• A) Marfan syndrome
• B) rickets
• C) gigantism
• D) acromegaly
• E) osteomalacia

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Definitions:

Pulsus Bigeminus

A pattern of the heartbeat where normal beats alternate with premature contractions or abnormal beats, typically felt as an irregular pulse.

Doppler Ultrasonic Stethoscope

A device that uses the Doppler effect to measure the velocity of blood flow through the body's vessels.

Venous Flow

The movement of blood back to the heart through the veins, an essential component of the circulatory system's function.

Humming Sound

A low, steady continuous sound made by vibrating an object or by humans in vocalization.