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Human Nutrition · Maharashtra Board STD 11 Science (MSBSHSE - English Medium). 2 questions.

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Question 15 Marks
Distinguish between Kwashiorkor and Marasnius.
Answer
KwashiorkorMarasnius
i.It is caused due to insufficient amount of proteins.It is caused due to deficiency of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
ii.Oedema, fatty liver, lethargy are symptoms.No oedema is observed. Thinning of limb is observed.
iii.It is observed in children between 1 to 3 years of age.It is observed in infants under one year of age.
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Question 25 Marks
Differentiate between Small Intestine and Large Intestine
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  Small Intestine Large Intestine
$i.$ It is about 6 meters long. It is about $1.5$ meters long.
$ii$ Small intestine is $2.5 \ cm$ broad tube. Large intestine is broader than the small intestine. $!$
$iii.$ It is divided into three parts, as Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum. It is divided into three parts as $–$ caecum, colon $I$ and rectum.
$iv$ Absorbs the digested nutrients. Takes part in absorption of water and minerals.
$v.$ Villi present. Villi absent.
$vi.$ Digestion is completed in small intestine. No role in digestion.
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