Which of the Following Statements Accurately Explains the Rapid Onset

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately explains the rapid onset of malnutrition in kwashiorkor? 

• A) It is an inborn error of metabolism. 
• B) It correlates to the drought season in each respective country. 
• C) It is due to the sudden change in diet arising from toddlers' dislike of breast milk as they grow older. 
• D) It is seen in children who are weaned from breast milk after the birth of a sibling; thus experiencing a sudden change in diet. 
• E) It occurs when poorly nourished mothers begin to breastfeed their children.

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Definitions:

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton consisting of the upper limbs and the lower limbs and their girdles.

Synovial Joints

Highly movable joints surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule, allowing for smooth movement between bones.

Cartilaginous

Relating to a type of flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints and respiratory structures.

Fibrous

Composed of or characterized by the presence of fibers.