Question

Each of the body tissues is subject to many different diseases and health conditions. Using the Internet, find a disease that affects each of the body tissues, and give a description of the disease. Make sure to include the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments. Also, explain how the disease specifically affects the tissue type.

Answer 1

Connective tissue disorders. Examples of connective tissues include fat, bone and cartilage. There are more than 200 of these types of diseases. Causes and symptoms of these disease vary based on the specific type. The symptoms tend to occur over long periods of times, which makes the diagnosis hard. Some symptoms include rash, off feeling, and muscle/joint pain. The precise cause is unknown. These diseases tend to be most common in women under 50. There’s no cure for these diseases but medication may help flare-ups.