Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers. People with this syndrome have ________.

A) hyperextensible joints
B) a small cranium
C) elastic bones
D) stronger bones
E) viscous blood

Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting the body's connective tissue, leading to abnormalities in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, and eyes.

Elastin Fibers

Protein fibers found in connective tissue that allow tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Hyperextensible Joints

Joints that move beyond the normal range of motion due to loose ligaments, often associated with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.