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The body will begging to "protect" itself in different ways.
The metabolism will slow to require less calories daily to survive.
In women, the menstrual cycle will slow or stop completely in order to conserve energy and nutrients in the body.
Weight loss will slow as the body struggles to hold onto fat.
A thin layer of hair, called lanugo, will grow all over the body. It is like a downy fuzz, often called "peach fuzz", and the body tries to stay warm with less body fat. A thin layer of hair will act like another insulator, meaning less enegry and calories are spent trying to keep the body warm.
Fatigue will set in as the malnourished body tries even more to conserve energy and calories.
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How does the crocodile protects itself?
it`s armored body protects itself from predetors
What is the ability of the body to protect itself from its environment?
The ability of the body to protects itself from its environment is called homeostasis.
How does anorexia help people lose weight?
It forces the body into breaking down its own muscle and fat cells to survive. Basically, by self-starvation anorexia makes the body consume itself. Anorexia nervosa (or simply anorexia) is an emotional disorder that can be life-threatening. It doesn
How does a damselfly protects itself?
A damselfly protects itself through the tough exoskeleton surrounding its body. It also gets aggressive with potential predators to scare them away.
How many kids die because of anorexia?
well, its really all science. What happens is when someone has anorexia they are basically starving themselves. But what they don't realize is that the body needs food to function. So the body starts using itself and its organs as sources of food basically. And so when someone has anorexia the body starts to deteriorate because it is using itself as a source of energy and food.
How a hermit crab protects itself?
A long clawed hermit crab protects itself by hiding in it's protective shell or fighting back with its claws, or by putting its body in its hard shell.
A small animal that protects itself by hiding its head and spikes covers entirely?
A hedgehog is a small animal that protects itself by hiding its head and spikes covers entirely its whole body.
How does a web footed gecko protects itself from predators?
It protects itself
Can animals get anorexia?
Anorexia (the lack of appetite) they can get. But not Anorexia nervosa.
How does algae protects itself?
It has a defense mechanism called "metamario" which helps its body shut down if attacked.
What regions does anorexia affect?
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
What protects your body?
You skin protects your body from infections and punctures. Your immune system protects the body from pathogens. Your hair protects your head from sunburns.
