Several Processes May Contribute to the Physical and Mental Deterioration

question 66

Multiple Choice

Several processes may contribute to the physical and mental deterioration seen in the exhaustion phase EXCEPT

• A) depleted energy.
• B) risk of stroke
• C) bleeding ulcers.
• D) fat deposits in the bloodstream.
• E) increased blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Calcium Diet

A dietary plan that emphasizes foods high in calcium, essential for bone health and various metabolic processes.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, significantly raising the risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Sodium Reabsorption

The process by which the kidneys filter sodium from the urine and return it to the blood, maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

Antidiuretic Hormone

Posterior pituitary hormone that affects urine formation and blood pressure; encourages water reabsorption in the kidney.