Multiple choice

Marasmus is a protein deficiency disease. Which of the following is not a symptom of marasmus?

  1. Grossly underweight

  2. Dark and scaly skin, brownish hair

  3. Anaemia

  4. Bones showing through skin; no fat

  5. Loss of appetite

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a symptom of marasmus. It is a symptom of kwashiorkor.