Shalini's doctor is concerned that she might have _____,a life-threatening condition caused by severe proteincalorie deficiency,or malnutrition,that has resulted in a wasting away of her body tissues in her first year.She is now grossly underweight and her muscles have atrophied.
A)kwashiorkor
B)marasmus
C)Binswanger's disorder
D)Malenthorpe's disorder

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The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristic of marasmus, a condition caused by severe malnutrition resulting in wasting away of body tissues and muscle atrophy. Kwashiorkor is also a type of protein-calorie malnutrition, but it typically presents with edema and other symptoms such as liver enlargement. Binswanger's disorder and Malenthorpe's disorder are not related to malnutrition or protein-calorie deficiency.

Shalini's Doctor Is Concerned That She Might Have _____,A Life-Threatening