Protein–energy malnutrition

Question 1

what are the two regulated protein compartments in the body

Answer 1

somatic compartment
visceral compartment

Question 2

visceral compartment

Answer 2

represented by protein stores in the visceral organs, primarily the liver more

more affected in kwashiorkor

Question 3

somatic compartment

Answer 3

represented by proteins in skeletal muscles

more affected in marasmus

Question 4

What develop marasmus

Answer 4

insufficient intake of proteins and calories

Question 5

Characteristic of marasmus

Answer 5

emaciation (消瘦) with obvious muscle wasting and loss of body fat

no edema (水肿) hair is thin and dry

diarrhea occurs frequently

Question 6

What develop kwashiorkor

Answer 6

insufficient protein intake with reasonable caloric (energy) intake.

Question 7

features of kwashiorkor***

Answer 7

edema is present due to marked protein deprivation(掠夺） (hypoalbuminemia)

skin lesions

Question 8

Protein calorie malnutrition also name as

Answer 8

protein energy malnutrition (PEM)