Type I Collagen Mutations Cause a Potentially Lethal Condition Characterized

question 23

Multiple Choice

Type I collagen mutations cause a potentially lethal condition characterized by extremely fragile bones,thin skin and weak tendons.This condition is called _______.

• A)osteogenesis imperfecta
• B)Ehler-Danlos syndrome
• C)Alport syndrome
• D)dwarfism and skeletal deformities
• E)diabetes

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Adrenaline

Also known as epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.

Nociception

The sensory nervous system's response to potentially harmful stimuli, signaling pain to the brain.