Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 49.4, Problem 4R
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The connection between the breakdown of the body’s plasma proteins and the accumulation of fluids in the abdomen and the extremities during advanced starvation.

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The body generally uses glucose obtained from food as the source of energy. During starvation, the proteins and fats stored in the body are broken down for providing energy. Proteins are also important for maintaining the water balance in the body.

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