​What Is a Severe Potential Effect of Chronic Malnutrition

question 39

Multiple Choice

​What is a severe potential effect of chronic malnutrition?

• A)a tall,very thin body
• B)disproportionate body parts
• C)​increased chronic disease risk
• D)​saggy,loose skin on the body
• E)​stunting

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Definitions:

Brain Imaging

The use of various technologies to visualize the structure and function of the brain.

Positron Emission Tomography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes, and in other physiological activities in the body in a three-dimensional image.

Occipital Cortex

The part of the brain located in the occipital lobe that is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Phineas Gage

A famous case study in the history of neuroscience and psychology; he was a railroad worker who survived a severe brain injury in the 19th century, leading to significant changes in personality and behavior.