Exam: Malnutrition in Children Complete Guide to Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention in Paediatrics
30:00
13
A severely malnourished child shows lethargy, hypothermia, and bradycardia. What metabolic adaptation explains this finding?
A
Increased metabolic rate
B
Reduced basal metabolic rate
C
Hyperthyroidism
D
Increased thermogenesis