Question

In which age group marasmus is likely to happen?

(a) Infants

(b) Children between 1-5 years of age

(c) Teenagers

(d) Old people

I got this question in an interview for internship.

This is a very interesting question from Disorders in Digestive System topic in division Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Infants

For explanation I would say: Marasmus is found in infants of less than one year in age. Marasmus often happens when the mother has a second pregnancy or childbirth when the older infant is still too young.