People who begin to lose weight often havea rapid weight loss in the first few days. Common knowledge saysthat this is “just” because of a loss of water from the body. Whymight this be true?

Q: Sweat contains:A water, excess salt and ammoniaB excess water, excess salt, urea and uric acidC…

A: Sweat glands are responsible for the production of sweat. Sweat helps in regulating body…

Q: _________ is when the amount of nitrogen taken in isequal to the amount excreted.

A: Nitrogen is one of the essential macro elements that is crucially important for all life forms. It…

Q: Explain the difference between a vitamin and a mineral inthe diet.

A: Proteins are essential macronutrients that are consumed by the body through nutrition. They are…

Q: Explain why some nutrients do not require digestion prior to beingabsorbed.

A: For the proper functioning and growth of the body essential elements and minerals are required.…

Q: The largest amount of water comes into the body via________.a. metabolismb. foodsc. liquidsd.…

A: The human body consists of about 60% of water. Most of the body organs also contain most of the body…

Q: Indicate what fraction of our daily caloric expenditure is accounted for by our BMR

A: Energy is required by the organism to survive and grow. The energy requirement may differ in species…

Q: what metabolism occurs in the body during the first three days of fasting?

A: In fasting and starvation , priorities of the body are to supply sufficient glucose to brain and RBC…

Q: What two primary sources contribute the fluid we need each day in addition to drinking water and…

A: Every organism needs some specific amount of body fluid in its body every day. The sources of water…

Q: In endotherms, what controls the balance between the amount of heat lost and the amount gained?

A: Endotherms can be defined as those organisms that can alter their heat production to maintain the…

Q: What can happen when the negative feedback loop fails? Discuss this failure in the negative feedback…

A: A feedback loop is an important part of a particular system in which some portion of output of the…

Q: _____ is the elimination of metabolic waste, and _____ is the elimination of undigested food.a.…

A: Step 1 Excretory wastes are of two types – (i) Nitrogenous and (ii) Non-nitrogenous. Nitrogenous…

Q: Why does going for a vigorous swim right after eating a heavy meal is probably more likely to cause…

A: Introduction Muscles are an organ, are soft tissues, which are composed of muscle tissue that…

Q: What is the differencebetween water-soluble andfat-soluble vitamins? Why canfat-soluble vitamins…

A: Vitamins are the essential organic molecules that are required in the daily diet in very small…

Q: How is heat loss is controlled by evaporation?

A: Loosing of water in the form of water vapor is called evaporation.

Q: What are the vitaminswhich make up the Bcomplex? Which problemsdoes the lack of thesevitamins cause?

A: The vitamin term is derived from the word “vitamine”. The vitamins are the organic molecules that…

Q: Discuss how important is dietary fiber in our digestion and excretion

A: Dietary fibers are also called as roughage in general life. It is a part of plant sourced food that…

Q: How would removal of 95% of the stomach (subtotal gastrec-tomy) to treat severe ulcers or cancer…

A: Ans: Stomach: The muscular organ of the body located above abdomen on left side is referred to as…

Q: Carbonic acid levels are controlled through the ________.a. respiratory systemb. renal systemc.…

A: Answer is a.) respiratory system.

Q: If you are dehydrated, your body may produce _____ to help conserve water. a. glucagon b. oxytocin…

A: Water makes up more than half of the human body and is required for our cell systems to properly…

Q: Why does Iron absorption depend on the body’s iron content?

A: Introduction Iron is an essential element involved in various metabolic processes in humans…

Q: How do kidneysparticipate in the regulation ofthe acid-basic equilibrium ofthe body? How are…

A: Kidney is a vital organ of the body that is involved in filtering out waste from the blood,…

Q: Would adding salt to the body’s extracellular fluids increase or decrease osmotic thirst?

A: Osmotic thirst is also known as intracellular dehydration (water loss). It is activated when the…

Q: . Does the penguin or the mouse expend a greater proportion ofits energy budget on thermoregulation?…

A: Thermoregulation is a process which enables your body to maintain its internal core temperature. All…

Q: Every day, about 9 l of water comes to the gastrointestinal tract. What proportion of the water has…

A: All biotic/living things need food to survive. Nutrients are the component of food in which living…

Q: Which of the following cause dehydration and electrolyte loss in intestinal obstruction EXCEPT?

A: E) Sequestration in the bowel lumen.

Q: During the first week of a prolonged diet there is a relativelyrapid weight loss. In addition to…

A: There is relatively rapid weight loss after a prolonged diet and the major factor responsible for…

Q: Which of the following absorb nutrients into the bloodstream? D C

A: The image is showing the digestive system. It is responsible for digestion of the food and the…

Q: Which organ of the body produces the fluid known as bile? A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Gall bladder D.…

A: Bile is a complex fluid that is composed of water, electrolytes, and a variety of organic molecules,…

Q: How would the increased drinking of water affect the biochemistry of the body

A: Asked :  Effect of Increased drinking of water on the biochemistry of the body

Q: A condition in which the body's water content has fallen to a low level is called * O diuretic…

A: Water is the essential substance for the living organism. It provides the environment for all…

Q: Elimination of metabolic wastes from the body is the function of the _______________________…

A: The metabolic waste is unwanted leftover substances which stays after it is been utilized by the…

Q: Over half of the heat loss from our bodies is due to: (a) radiation. (b) conduction. (c) convection.…

A: The body can lose or gain heat in both hot and cold environments. Excessive heat loss can result in…

Q: Why may a person get diarrhea if he/she eats cold food?

A: Diarrhea is the condition when a person experiencing loose, watery stools, or a frequent bowel…

Q: Eating too much Na+ will cause the kidneys to:

A: Eating too much Na+ will cause  kidney to reduce function leading to the decrease reabsorption of…

Q: Rapid weight loss during the first days of a new diet occurs primarily from loss of O body fat O…

A: Body water.

Q: hypothermia persists for over 3 hours According to the chart, in which of th following temperature…

A: Older folks are more vulnerable to the effects of hot summer weather. The National Institute on…

Q: Intake is greater than the energy expenditurelenergy expenditure Intake is less than the

A: Carbohydrates are rapidly digested compared to fats and protein. Per gram of fat provide 9 kcal…

Q: What is the daily requirement formajor minerals?

A: Introduction  Minerals are inorganic elements that are needed for various functions in the body.…

Q: According to the concept of set point, our body maintainsitself at a particular weight level. This…

A: A weight thermostat is a system that helps the body maintain a healthy weight. When body weight…

Q: Examples of how the body maintains a constant body temperature are:A sweating and urinationB salt…

A: The the tendency to resist change in order to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal…

Q: How does vitamin C act inthe body? What is the harmcaused by insufficiency ofvitamin C? Why was…

A: L- ascorbic acid or Vit C is an aldonic acid which is found abundantly in citrus fruits, guavas,…

Q: Body temperature 98.8° F 98.6° F -98.4° F Time (min) At the point marked by the green-dotted circle,…

A: The temperature of the body has to be maintained at an optimum level. Any increase or decrease in…

Q: What is the associationbetween vitamin D andsunrays?

A: The vitamins fall under the category of essential micronutrients and are required in the diet as our…

Q: Except for sodium, were there any vitamins or minerals that were "too high" (exceeded the tolerable…

A: The tolerable upper intake is the maximum amount of daily vitamins and minerals that one can safely…

Q: How bad to have high or low  sodium intake in the diet?

A: Sodium acts as both an electrolyte and mineral in our body. The normal sodium intake should be…

Q: Which statement is correct about the body's compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis? A The…

A: Metabolic Acidosis:  A disturbance in the body's acid-base balance characterises metabolic acidosis,…