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Date November 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18N.3.SL.TZ0.b
Level SL Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
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18N.3.SL.TZ0.b

The bar chart shows the percentage loss of mass by various organs and tissues of the body of a person due to starvation. The overall body mass loss was 40 %.

Outline the reason for such a high percentage reduction in mass of adipose tissue.

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a. adipose tissue has a high energy value ✔

b. adipose tissue may be lost before affecting body metabolism/homeostasis ✔

c. body will use up adipose reserves first before using muscle and organs for energy ✔

Accept fat for adipose tissue

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