Author Question: The role of a shunt in treating developmental disorders is a) to reverse the cerebral atrophy in ... (Read 20 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The role of a shunt in treating developmental disorders is

a) to reverse the cerebral atrophy in moderate cases of kwashiorkor.
b) to remove the blockage that is causing hydrocephalus.
c) to drain excess fluid from the lateral ventricles in patients with hydrocephalus.
d) to drain excess fluid from the interventricular foramina in patients with kwashiorkor.

Question 2

Diets that are lacking in calories result in a syndrome called ________.

a) hypoxia
b) marasmus
c) anoxia
d) low birth weight