During Your Travels You See Several Children That Have a "Skin

question 51

Multiple Choice

During your travels you see several children that have a "skin and bones " appearance. Knowing that access to food is a concern you assume they have:

• A)kwashiorkor.
• B)marasmus.
• C)sickle cell anemia.
• D)cystic fibrosis.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for most forms of life on Earth, involved in cellular respiration and energy production.

Cardiovascular

Relating to the heart and blood vessels, concerning the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the body.

Musculoskeletal

Pertaining to the muscles and skeleton of the body, often relating to disorders or injuries.