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Quiz about What do you know about Marfan Syndrome

What do you know about Marfan Syndrome? Quiz

I first learned about Marfan Syndrome when a doctor noticed my long, gangly body shape. This is what I've learned about it since.

A multiple-choice quiz by sono_innocente. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sono_innocente

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What part of the body does Marfan Syndrome affect? Hint

Pancreas

Bone

Connective tissues

Brain

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Question 2 of 10

2. How does a person get Marfan Syndrome? Hint

Virus

Heredity

Bacteria

Blood transfusion

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the skeletal characteristics of a person with Marfan Syndrome? Hint

Long, flexible body

Scoliosis

Indented breastbone

All of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. There is a cure for Marfan Syndrome.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the most life-threatening aspect to a person with Marfan Syndrome? Hint

Joint injuries

Eating disorder

Vision problems

Heart problems

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was Marfan Syndrome first described? Hint

1955

1735

1988

1896

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pulling a tooth can kill a person with Marfan Syndrome.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is said to have had Marfan Syndrome? Hint

All of these people

Flo Hyman

Abraham Lincoln

Russ Hexter

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Question 9 of 10

9. How is Marfan Syndrome normally diagnosed? Hint

Laboratory test

Full physical with a variety of specific tests

Full genetics testing

There is no standard for diagnosis

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the U.S., what month is Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month? Hint

February

December

July

August

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What part of the body does Marfan Syndrome affect?

Answer: Connective tissues

Marfan syndrome affects the connective tissues within the body. While these tissues are found in the heart, they are also found in the eyes, lungs, and nervous system, among others.

2. How does a person get Marfan Syndrome?

Answer: Heredity

The National Marfan Foundation estimates that approximately 1 in 5,000 people in the U.S. has Marfan Syndrome. It affects males and females of all races in equal numbers.

3. What are the skeletal characteristics of a person with Marfan Syndrome?

Answer: All of these

I have all of these and more. How many people can reach their arm behind their back and touch the bottom of their neck? I can. My fingers also bend back more than 90 degrees.

4. There is a cure for Marfan Syndrome.

Answer: False

There is no cure but, with proper medical care and lifestyle changes, one can lead a highly productive and long life.

5. What is the most life-threatening aspect to a person with Marfan Syndrome?

Answer: Heart problems

Connective tissues are found in the valves in the heart and keep the blood vessels intact. Aortic dissection (where the layers of the main artery in the body separate) is especially dangerous.

6. When was Marfan Syndrome first described?

Answer: 1896

A French pediatrician named Antoine Marfan first wrote about it after examining a 5-year-old girl who had extremely long arms and legs. Like many medical conditions, it is still being studied around the world.

7. Pulling a tooth can kill a person with Marfan Syndrome.

Answer: True

As crazy as it may seem, this is true. Weak heart valves are especially prone to infections. People with Marfan Syndrome are usually given antibiotics after any kind of surgery, and sometimes even after routine dental exams.

8. Who is said to have had Marfan Syndrome?

Answer: All of these people

Lincoln is only speculated to have had it. Hyman helped the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team win a silver medal in 1984. No one (not ever her) knew she had it, until after she collapsed and died during a game. Hexter, director of the movie "Dadetown," died at the age of 27 of an aortic dissection.

9. How is Marfan Syndrome normally diagnosed?

Answer: Full physical with a variety of specific tests

There is no laboratory test and genetics testing is very expensive. Several doctors are involved and the tests usually include an EKG, several X-rays, slit-lamp eye exams, and an evaluation of the patient's family history.

10. In the U.S., what month is Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month?

Answer: February

I hope you found this quiz interesting and informative. Please don't forget to rate this quiz and let me know what you think. I'm still new to this, and I would appreciate the feedback.

Source: Author sono_innocente

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