Why Should a Tall Teenager with Marfan Syndrome Avoid Joining

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why should a tall teenager with Marfan syndrome avoid joining the high school basketball team?

• A)The excessively long limbs have reduced bone density, increasing the risk for fractures.
• B)The disorder is associated with weakened blood vessel walls that could rupture during strenuous activity.
• C)The disorder is associated with glycogen storage deficiency, and the individual could become seriously hypoglycemic during strenuous activity.
• D)Although people with Marfan syndrome are tall, they also have poor balance that impairs gross motor coordination, increasing the risk for injury.

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