Match the terms with the corresponding characteristics.
-Hirschsprung disease
A)Gluten sensitivity
B)Periduodenal band
C)Congenital aganglionic megacolon
D)Protein energy malnutrition
E)Lack of digestive enzymes during fetal life

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Hirschsprung disease is also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon, characterized by the absence of nerve cells in the colon, leading to difficulty passing stool and the formation of a megacolon.

Answer: A
 Gluten sensitivity refers to a condition where the body is unable to properly digest gluten, leading to symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea.

Answer: B
 A periduodenal band is a congenital band of tissue that wraps around the duodenum, leading to intestinal obstruction and other associated symptoms.

Answer: D
 Protein energy malnutrition is a condition in which a person does not intake enough protein and/or calories, leading to physical and cognitive developmental abnormalities.

Answer: E
 Lack of digestive enzymes during fetal life can result in conditions such as cystic fibrosis, in which the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes to properly break down food.

Match the Terms with the Corresponding Characteristics