What Factors Contribute to the Development of Cancer Cachexia

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Essay

What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?

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Definitions:

Illusions

Perceptual experiences that misrepresent physical stimuli, leading to incorrect perceptions of reality.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli that have a compelling sense of reality, typically involving hearing or seeing things that aren't there.

Enlarged Ventricles

A condition where the chambers of the heart or brain (ventricles) are increased in size, which can impair their function.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive medical imaging technique used to visualize detailed internal structures of the body.