Multiple choice

Starvation can lead to:

  1. Breakdown of body tissue

  2. Creation of body tissue

  3. Decrease in blood pressure

  4. Increase in metabolism

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Explanation

During prolonged starvation, the body enters a catabolic state to survive. It breaks down stored glycogen, then fat, and eventually structural body tissues like muscle to provide energy.