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Kwashiorkor is an example of an inherited disease. True or False?


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True

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False

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Solution

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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