Theme 8: Let's Get Clinical

Question 1

What is Marasmus?

Answer 1

Calorific deficiency and protein deficieny. Muscle wasting, emaciation and loss of body fat.

Question 2

What is Kwashiorkor?

Answer 2

Protein deficiency with adequate calories. Think KOALA - Oedema, Ascites (both due to low oncotic pressure), Lethargic, Anaemia. There will be hepatomegaly due to less fat transport / less fat breakdown (fatty liver).

Question 3

What does obesity increase the risk of?

Answer 3

DM II, CHD (atherosclerosis), osteoarthritis, cancers.

Question 4

What are the common symptoms in a Diabetic?

Answer 4

Polyuria, polydipsia, tiredness, weight changes.

Question 5

What are the changes in insulin production and resistance in Type I and II Diabetes?

Answer 5

Type I: auto-immune destruction of B-cells in pancreas eventually leading to complete depletion of insulin production.
Type II: loss of insulin sensitivity and reduced insulin production.