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Differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus

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S.N Biochemical parameter          Kwashiorkor           Marasmus 1. Age of onset Pre-school children (1-5 years) Weaned infants(<1  year) 2. Nutritional cause Low protein intake Low calorie intake 3. Weight of body 60-80% of normal Less than 60% of normal 4. Growth Mild retardation Severe retardation 5. Oedema Present … Read more

Differences between Rod cells and Cone cells

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S.N Rod cells Cone cells 1. They are more in number. They are less in number. 2. They respond to lower light intensities. They respond to bright light intensities. 3. Usually located around the periphery of retina. Usually located in the centre of retina. 4. They contain pigment rhodopsin. They contain iodopsin. 5. A small … Read more