Question

It is thought that President Abraham Lincoln suffered from a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Which type of fiber is affected in this disorder? ?

Answer 1

Marfan syndrome is a rare disease of the connective tissue, which affects different structures, including skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels.

It is characterized by an unusual increase in limb length. It is believed to affect one in 5,000 people. Unlike other genetic problems, it does not negatively affect intelligence.