Pathophysiology Concepts – Chapter 3 Questions & Answers (2026)

Pathophysiology Concepts – Chapter 3 Questions &
Answers (2026)




Marfan Syndrome - correct answerConnective tissue disorder which affects the heart valves, aorta and joints.
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Marfan Syndrome - correct answerWhich disease is characterized by tall stature?
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Autosomal Dominant - correct answerWhat type of disorder is Marfan Syndrome?
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis - correct answerdevelop many polyps in the colon, increasing risk for colon
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cancer



Familial Hypercholesterolemia - correct answeralters LDL receptors in the liver for LDL uptake causing
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extremely high cholesterol levels
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Autosomal Dominant - correct answerwhat type of disorder is Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
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Autosomal Dominant - correct answerwhat type of disorder is familial adenomatous polyposis?
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Huntington's Disease - correct answerneurological disorder that does not occur until adulthood, causing
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degeneration of specific neurons
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