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Why do Marfan syndrome sufferers develop longer bones?
Marfan syndrome causes an increase in the length of the patient's bones, with decreased support from the ligaments that hold the bones together.
Is Marfan syndrome a dominate disorder?
Yes Marfan syndrome is a dominate disorder that affects the bodies connective tissue. it also causes problems in the heart, eyes and bones
What are the chances of getting marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is found in 1 in every 5,000 - 10,000 births. If one of your parents has Marfan syndrome, you have a 50% chance of having Marfan syndrome.
Is gene therapy a possiblilty for marfan's syndrome?
Unfortunately no. The mutation that causes Marfan syndrome is found in every single cell in the body. It would be impossible to replace it in every cell.
Is marfan syndrome automsomal dominant?
Yes, Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant.
What does Marfan syndrome mean?
Marfan Syndrome is a medical problem with the Conective Tissue.
Is Marfan syndrome contagious?
Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.
What are causes of Marfan syndrome?
It is a genetic disorder and if one parent has it, there is a 50?50 chance that the child will have it.
Is Down Syndrome the same as Marfan Syndrome?
No. Down is caused by an extra chromosome while Marfan is due to a mutation in one or more genes.
The inheritance of Marfan syndrome is an example of?
The "autosomal dominant" method of inheritance. if your question as Marfan syndrome is the result of inheriting a single allele. Individuals with Marfan syndrome are tall and long-limbed, and have both cardiovascular and eye defects. The inheritance of Marfan syndrome is an example of ______. then the answer is pleiotropy
What can be some symptoms for Marfan's syndrome?
flat feet an sinked chest are some symptomes of marfan syndrome
What effects can marfan syndrome have on a persons life?
They cant exercise as vigorously as someone without Marfan syndrome
