Which of the Following Characteristics Would Distinguish Kwashiorkor from Marasmus

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics would distinguish kwashiorkor from marasmus in a malnourished 15 month old boy?

• A) wrinkled skin
• B) apathy
• C) enlarged fatty liver
• D) extremely thin, bony appearance

Understand the guidelines for constructing medical words.

Identify and use basic abbreviations and their meanings in medical terminology.

Understand the rules for forming medical terminology, including the addition of suffixes and combining forms.

Distinguish between acronyms and initialisms within medical terminology.

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Definitions:

Juvenile Court

A court of law responsible for the trial or legal supervision of children under a certain age, typically involved in criminal cases or welfare issues.

Local Government

Administrative bodies in smaller geographical areas within a country that govern at a local level, beneath the state or national level.

Civil Rights Acts

Legislation passed in the United States aimed at eliminating discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and ensuring equal access to public spaces and employment.

Civil War Amendments

Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution after the American Civil War, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, extended citizenship rights, and granted voting rights regardless of race.