The following statements are about Marasmus. Select the correct statements.
$I-$ Found in infants less than one year of age.
$II-$ Skin becomes thick and wrinkled.
$III-$ Growth rate and body weight decline.
$IV-$ Impaired growth and development of brain and mental faculties.
$V-$ Protein deficiency,poor growth,replacement of tissue proteins,wasting of body,and thinning of limbs.

  • A
    $I, II, III, IV, V$
  • B
    $I, III, IV, V$
  • C
    $I, II, III, V$
  • D
    $I, II, IV, V$

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