Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Symptom of Marasmus

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of marasmus?

• A) Overeating results in bloating and edema.
• B) The person is starving from total malnutrition.
• C) The person suffers from a fatty liver.
• D) The immune system is heightened,which does not allow for microbe attack.

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