Question

Prominent ribs, thin limbs, dry and wrinkled skin as well as emaciation are the symptoms of ____________.

Options

• Jaundice

• Emphysema

• Marasmus

• Diarrhea

Answer 1

Prominent ribs, thin limbs, dry and wrinkled skin as well as emaciation are the symptoms of Marasmus.

Explanation:

Protein shortage, which begins in the embryonic stage, is the main cause of marasmus. Muscle damage caused by protruding ribs, slender limbs, and dry wrinkled skin. Marasmus is caused by the mother's malnutrition during pregnancy. Waterborne diseases like jaundice and diarrhoea cause emphysema, while smoking causes emphysema.