A Dying Person

question 11

Multiple Choice

A dying person:

• A)Often tends to reduce the number of persons with whom he or she wants to interact
• B)Is typically unconcerned with tasks related to the welfare of other persons
• C)Is unlikely to be concerned with loved ones' responses to a decision no longer to seek a cure
• D)Will want to maintain close relationships with all of those who have been important in his or her life
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Glycosaminoglycans

Long linear polysaccharides found in the extracellular matrix and cell surfaces, important for the structural integrity of tissues.

Collagen

A protein that provides structure and strength to various connective tissues in the body, including skin, ligaments, tendons, and bones.

Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting the body's connective tissue, leading to abnormalities in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes.

Elastin Fibers

Protein fibers found in connective tissue that allow tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.