Question

The children of a remote village suffer from severe protein deficiency. Their fat and muscle tissue have depleted, and their skin hangs in loose folds. They look extremely weak, and their bones are clearly visible beneath their skin. However, these inhabitants do not suffer from swelling of their extremities. In this scenario, the children most likely suffer from _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Marasmus

Explanation:

Marasmus is a type of protein deficiency that occurs in children.

Its presents with a shruken look, loss of muscle and fat, wasted look but doesn't come with stomach bulging like kwashiorkor and marasmic kwashiorkor.

Other symptoms include

Hypothermia

Anaemia

Dehydration

Shruken eyes

Weak radial pulse

Pneumonia

Dry skin

Brittle hair e.t.c