Why Are Obese People at Greater Risk for Dehydration Than

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why are obese people at greater risk for dehydration than lean people?

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

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