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Identification:: 2 Marasmus

The document discusses two medical conditions: Marasmus, a protein deficiency disorder in children characterized by emaciation and diarrhea, and Exophthalmic Goitre, caused by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland leading to symptoms like increased metabolism and protrusion of the eyeballs. Additionally, it identifies the stethoscope as a medical instrument and prompts for its significance. The content is aimed at educational purposes in the field of zoology.

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Identification:: 2 Marasmus

The document discusses two medical conditions: Marasmus, a protein deficiency disorder in children characterized by emaciation and diarrhea, and Exophthalmic Goitre, caused by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland leading to symptoms like increased metabolism and protrusion of the eyeballs. Additionally, it identifies the stethoscope as a medical instrument and prompts for its significance. The content is aimed at educational purposes in the field of zoology.

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2 MARASMUS

Identification:
The picture kept for identification
depicts Marasmus.

Comments:
• It is a disorder due to protein deficiency in children.
• It is an acute form of protein malnutrition.
• This is due to a diet with inadequate carbohydrate and protein.
• Diarrhoea and emaciation are the symptoms of this disease.

3. EXOPTHALMIC GOITRE

Identification:
The picture kept for identification
depicts Exopthalmic goitre.

Comments:
• The hyper function of thyroid gland results in exopthalmic
goitre/gravis disease.
• It is characterized by increased BMR (50% - 100%) with
increased pulmonary ventilation and protrusion of eye balls from the sockets (exoph-
thalmos)
• Elevated respiratory and excretory rate with increased body temperature are the gener-
al symptoms.

V. Identify the Medical instruments ‘E’ and write any 3 signifiance.

1. STETHESCOPE

Identification:
 The medical instrument
kept for identification is the
stethoscope.

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