Question

The disease kwashiorkor is caused
by a diet which is very low in pro-
tein. The concentration of proteins
in blood becomes much lower than
usual. One of the symptoms of
kwashiorkor is edema. Give reasons.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• body parts become swollen due to accumulation of water in the intercellular spaces.
• very poor muscle development.
• dry skin
• swollen legs
• diarrhoea