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Which of the following is not a symptom of marasmus?(a) Extreme emaciation of the body(b) Thinning of limbs(c) Swelling of body parts(d) Replacement of tissue proteinsThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.The query is from Disorders in Digestive System in portion Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

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Right answer is (C) Swelling of body parts

Easy explanation: In marasmus, protein deficiency IMPAIRS growth, and replacement of tissue proteins, EXTREME emaciation of the body, and THINNING of limbs are also OBSERVED. The skin also becomes dry, thin, and wrinkled.



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