Identify a Distinguishing Feature of Kwashiorkor

question 26

Multiple Choice

Identify a distinguishing feature of kwashiorkor.

• A)Rashes
• B)Blindness
• C)Edema
• D)Obesity
• E)Spasms

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Definitions:

Cell-Mediated Immunity

The aspect of the immune response that involves the activation of certain immune cells to fight off pathogens, rather than the production of antibodies.

B Cell

A type of lymphocyte involved in the immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogenic threats.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Effector T Cells

A subset of T cells that actively respond to a previously encountered antigen, playing a crucial role in the immune response by attacking infected cells.