Imagine that a doctor encounters a patient carrying a mutation that reduces collagen production. As a result, the arteries of this patient will likely be stronger and more resistant to aneurysms compared to arteries in an individual not carrying this mutation.

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Collagen is important for maintaining the strength and elasticity of arteries. A reduction in collagen production would make arteries weaker and more prone to aneurysms, not stronger.

Imagine That a Doctor Encounters a Patient Carrying a Mutation