Mary Died Suddenly of an Aortic Aneurysm (I

question 63

Multiple Choice

Mary died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm (i.e.,where one of the body's largest blood vessels suddenly bursts) .What condition should her children worry about?

• A)hemophilia
• B)Turner syndrome
• C)Marfan syndrome
• D)albinism

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Definitions:

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A measure of the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and vascular system in pumping oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.

VO₂ Max

Maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; a key indicator of an individual's aerobic physical fitness.

Longevity

The length of an individual's life, often studied in demographics and gerontology to assess common factors influencing lifespan.

Temporal Relationship

The chronological ordering of events, which can help establish a cause-and-effect relationship in epidemiological studies.