Which of the following is associated with cachexia, seen in patients with chronic
Inﬂammatory diseases and cancer?
A) Decreased workload
B) Loss of innervation
C) Diminished blood supply
D) Inadequate nutrition (protein-calorie)
E) Loss of endrocrine stimulation
F) Aging (senile atrophy)
G) Pressure

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Cachexia is a complex syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass. It is often seen in chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer, primarily due to inadequate nutrition and metabolic changes.

Which of the Following Is Associated with Cachexia, Seen in Patients