Human Health And Disease Question 256
Question: A child is suffering from Kwashiorkor, and if this child is compared with other marasmus children then what additional symptoms are present in Kwashiorkor child?
Options:
A) Decrease m body weight
B) Wasted muscles
C) Oedema
D) Impaired physical growth
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are both severe forms of malnutrition, but they present with different symptoms.
Kwashiorkor is primarily a protein deficiency disorder, despite adequate energy intake. One of the distinguishing symptoms of Kwashiorkor, not typically seen in Marasmus, is edema, which is swelling caused by fluid retention.
This is especially noticeable in the belly and the face. On the other hand, Marasmus is characterized by a severe deficiency in energy intake.
This leads to significant weight loss, muscle wasting, and stomach shrinkage.
Therefore, when comparing a child suffering from Kwashiorkor with children suffering from Marasmus, the additional symptom that would be present in the Kwashiorkor child is edema.
Hence, the correct answer to the question is C) Oedema.
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