Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Protein deficiency leads to
A
kwashiorkor
B
marasmus
C
cretinism
D
both [a] and [b]
Answer
both [a] and [b]
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is D:both a and b
Protein deficiency causes both Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. Kwashiorkor is characterised by wasted muscles, thin limbs, retarded growth of body and brain, oedema, pot belly and diarrhoea. Marasmus is characterized by impaired growth and replacement of tissue proteins, thin limbs and prominent ribs, dry, wrinkled and thin skin and diarrhoea.