A Male Patient Is Seen for the First Time by a Physician;

question 6

Multiple Choice

A male patient is seen for the first time by a physician; the patient has very thin, slender legs and unusually long, slender fingers. The patient's history indicates that he has been diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder known as Marfan syndrome. The mutation that causes this syndrome affects

• A)tropomyosin
• B)troponin
• C)microfibrils
• D) elastin
• E) fibrillin

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Signs or indications of a disease or condition that are experienced by an individual.

Underlying Problems

Issues or difficulties that are not immediately visible or apparent but are the root cause of observable symptoms or problems.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or disordered thought, primarily in disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, motivation, and reward in the brain, crucial for both movement and the sensation of enjoyment.