Scleroderma Is Associated with _________________

question 24

Multiple Choice

Scleroderma is associated with _________________.

• A) X-linked recessive gene
• B) X-linked dominant gene
• C) Virus
• D) Autoantibodies

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Definitions:

Confining Pressure

A type of pressure applied equally in all directions on a body of rock, often affecting its physical state.

Tension

the force that pulls geological materials apart, often causing stretching and thinning.

Shear

The force or stress that causes materials or layers to slide past one another, often leading to deformation or structural failure.

Confining Pressure

The pressure exerted uniformly on a rock body from all directions, which can affect the rock's physical properties and behavior.