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Kwashiorkor is an example of an inherited disease. True or False?
Kwashiorkor is an example of an inherited disease. True or False?
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The correct option is B False
Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition which is caused by deficiency in dietary protein. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as edema or retention of water.
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Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition which is caused by deficiency in dietary protein. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as edema or retention of water.
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