Quick, Large Changes in Weight Are Most Likely the Result

question 32

Multiple Choice

Quick, large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:

• A) changes in fat stores.
• B) changes in body fluid content.
• C) changes in electrolytes and fluid balance.
• D) changes in lean tissues such as muscles.

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Definitions:

Morphine Addiction

A condition of physical and psychological dependence on morphine, a potent opiate analgesic drug, leading to compulsive drug-seeking behavior and use despite harmful consequences.

Alcohol Addiction

is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol, where an individual is unable to manage their drinking habits.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Reabsorption

Reabsorption is a biological process in which substances are taken back into the body's tissues, particularly referring to the recovery of water and solutes during filtration in the kidneys.