The wasting syndrome associated in cancer is_____________?
Correct answer: D. Cacchexia
- A. Achalasia
- B. Cacoguesia
- C. Atelexis
- D. Cacchexia
Explanation
Cancer cachexia is the wasting syndrome caused by reduced intake, altered metabolism and inflammatory cytokines such as TNF. The option spells it incorrectly as “cacchexia,” but it is the intended answer.
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