L ACT MOD 1

Question 1

KWASHIORKOR Clinical Signs: edema Bloated stomach with ascites (build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity ) hair loss, loss of pigments of hair dermatitis (dry scaly patches or red patches)  enlarge liver, or fatty liver. Muscle mass depleted but the subcutaneous fat retain. dehydration loss of appetite irratibality and fatigue stunted growth

Answer 1

2 types of Malnutrition: KWASHIORKOR (Marasmus macronutrient)

Question 2

SCURVY important nutrient of the body. development, growth and healing skin, bones and connective tissue. vitamin C for your blood vessels to function properly. maintain your teeth and gums. helps body absorb iron, which is needed make red blood cell Vitamin C also helps heal burns and other wounds.

Answer 2

Vitamin C(ascorbic acid)

Question 3

Clinical signs:
frequent vocalizations, weakness, anorexia, diarrhea, stiffness, reluctance to move, petechia of the mucous membranes, subcutaneous hemorrhages and death in two to three weeks due to starvation or secondary infection.
rough hair coat, delayed wound healing, teeth grinding, inactivity, stillbirths, and chronic disease.
Pathology: Gross necropsy findings include fascial and articular cartilage hemorrhages, petechial and ecchymotic bleeding on the periosteum, muscle (A.), and gingiva. Ceostochondral regions are often enlarged (B.).

Answer 3

Scurvy in guinea pigs