This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Starvation and Neglect, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Which of the following is the last site of fat loss during starvation? 
Select and explain. 
A. Periorbital, B. Pericardial, C. Buttocks, D. Omental
B: Pericardial
Answer: B: Pericardial 
Explanation: Ans. B .Pericardial (Ref. Apoorba Nandi FMT 349; OP Ghai Paediatrics 6th /p.104; Reddy FMT 24th / p 285) # The buccal pad of fat is preserved till the malnutrition becomes extreme. # Loss of subcutaneous, periorbital (sunken eyes), omental, and fat from other sites of body is the most conspicuous and constant feature on PM study of a death due to starvation.