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GK QUESTION#3639

Lack of functional small intestine can cause a malabsorption disorder leading to diarrhoea, malnutrition, weight loss etc. This particular condition is known as:

  1. ADown syndrome
  2. Bshort bowel syndromeCorrect answer
  3. Chypoglycaemia
  4. Dhyperglycaemia
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B. short bowel syndrome

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Short-bowel syndrome occurs when too little functioning small intestine remains to absorb sufficient nutrients and fluids. Malabsorption can cause diarrhoea, weight loss and malnutrition.

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