1. 7D56 Joe’s Dilemma
Marfan Syndrome

2. Background
About 100 years ago a French doctor named Antoine Marfan had a patient with physical changes affecting their connective tissue.
Connective tissue connects organs in our body similar to tissues connecting skin to muscle of uncooked chicken.
Genetic counselors advise people who may have genetic conditions like Marfan Syndrome to discover about passing it on to their kids.

3. Procedure 1 Read the email from Joe to Megan on pD13.
Make a list of questions in your lab book that Joe should ask his doctor before testing.
Make a table in your lab book listing the advantages & disadvantages of being tested.
Watch the video and see if it answers your lab book questions.

4. 7D56 Marfan Analysis: 1 paragraph
What are signs of having Marfan syndrome?
What causes Marfan syndrome?
Can you “catch” Marfan like catching the flu?
What effects can Marfan have on your life?
How would you behave toward someone that may have Marfan syndrome?