Question

question 27 2 pts
__________ is a metabolic derangement seen in cancer patients with advanced disease. the syndrome involves muscle wasting and loss of the bodys fat stores.
○ anorexia
○ cachexia
○ hepatic lipidosis
○ pica

Explanation:

Anorexia is an eating - disorder mainly related to psychological factors. Hepatic lipidosis is a liver - related fat disorder. Pica is an eating disorder of craving non - food substances. Cachexia is a metabolic derangement in advanced cancer patients with muscle wasting and loss of fat stores.

Answer:

B. Cachexia