Pax suffers from malnutrition. Which of the following statements is probably correct?
A) Pax will produce less cortisol and be nonresponsive to stressful situations.
B) Pax will suffer from impaired motor coordination and inattention.
C) Pax will exhibit normal motor skills, but altered psychological functioning.
D) Pax will display normal psychological functioning, but delayed motor functioning.

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Malnutrition can cause impaired motor coordination and inattention. Option A is incorrect as cortisol regulation might be affected, but it is not certain. Option C and D are also incorrect as they do not address the effects of malnutrition on motor skills.

Pax Suffers from Malnutrition