10 Questions
What is a characteristic change in the nervous system during protein-energy deficiency, stage I?
Moderate hyporeflexia and moderate muscle hypotonia
During protein-energy deficiency, stage II, which of the following is true about psychomotor development?
It corresponds to age
What is a complication of protein-energy malnutrition in children?
Congenital heart disease
In stage III of protein-energy deficiency, what is a characteristic change in the nervous system?
Depression of the central nervous system
Which of the following is not a condition associated with protein-energy malnutrition in children?
Skin elasticity
What is the primary treatment approach for protein-energy malnutrition?
Diet therapy
What is a major cause of acquired protein-energy deficiency in young children?
Malformations of the digestive tract
What is a common cause of prenatal protein-energy malnutrition?
Young age of mother
What is NOT one of the main criteria for diagnosing the degree of protein-energy malnutrition?
Thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer
What is a type of spasmophilia?
Hidden
Test your knowledge of the changes in the nervous system during protein-energy deficiency. This quiz covers the characteristics of stage I and stage II, including symptoms such as anxiety, hypotonia, and dystonia. Learn how protein-energy deficiency affects the nervous system and its development.
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