Why Does Obesity Create a Greater Risk for Dehydration in People

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why does obesity create a greater risk for dehydration in people?

• A)Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
• B)The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
• C)The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than in lean adults.
• D)The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.

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