Which of the following would occur in a malnourished child?

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Malnutrition can lead to a reduction in the size of the absorptive surface area of the small intestine due to atrophy and/or loss of villi. The reduction in size would decrease the amount of nutrients that can be absorbed, leading to further malnutrition. Option A is incorrect as the absorptive surface would not increase in size in malnourished children. Option B is incorrect as a more efficient small intestine is unlikely in malnourished children due to the lack of essential nutrients required for proper function. Option D and E are also incorrect for the aforementioned explanations.

Which of the Following Would Occur in a Malnourished Child