In Cases of Severe Undernutrition of Energy and Nutrients, How

question 16

Multiple Choice

In cases of severe undernutrition of energy and nutrients, how does the absorptive surface of the small intestine respond?

• A)It expands in length.
• B)It becomes more efficient at its job.
• C)It shrinks in size.
• D)It remains unchanged.

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Definitions:

Hippocampal Damage

Harm or injury to the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved in forming new memories and spatial navigation.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory for performing specific tasks, not requiring conscious thought for actions or skills learned through repetition.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder often caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), usually due to long-term alcohol abuse.