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Why did Paul feel a sense of desolation when he realized that people on Arrakis had to recycle their body moisture?
Why did Paul feel a sense of desolation when he realized that people on Arrakis had to recycle their body moisture?
- Because he realized that water was scarce on Arrakis (correct)
- Because he empathized with the people on Arrakis
- Because he remembered a dream of thirst
- Because he was suddenly aware of the moisture in his mouth
What is one reason why we may not always be aware of the prominent role of water and thirst?
What is one reason why we may not always be aware of the prominent role of water and thirst?
- Because water is easily and abundantly available in the United States (correct)
- Because many foods contain at least some water
- Because we rarely reach a state of extreme thirst
- Because we have water fountains in schools and public parks
Why is having enough water essential to good athletic performance?
Why is having enough water essential to good athletic performance?
- Because water helps prevent exercise asthma
- Because water helps prevent hypertension (correct)
- Because water is essential for life
- Because water helps prevent urinary tract infections
What is the cause of a dry mouth?
What is the cause of a dry mouth?
What is the immediate effect of moistening the mouth?
What is the immediate effect of moistening the mouth?
Which factor is important in determining how much one drinks?
Which factor is important in determining how much one drinks?
What are the two major categories of drinking behaviors discussed in the text?
What are the two major categories of drinking behaviors discussed in the text?
What is the concept behind homeostatic drinking?
What is the concept behind homeostatic drinking?
What can cause set point deviations in the volume and concentration of blood plasma?
What can cause set point deviations in the volume and concentration of blood plasma?
When does an animal consume less water?
When does an animal consume less water?
According to the dry mouth theory of thirst, animals drink when their mouths feel
According to the dry mouth theory of thirst, animals drink when their mouths feel
What is the main evidence supporting the dry mouth theory of thirst?
What is the main evidence supporting the dry mouth theory of thirst?
How did people in the desert decrease their thirst?
How did people in the desert decrease their thirst?
What did the chicken in the tic-tac-toe game receive after each peck?
What did the chicken in the tic-tac-toe game receive after each peck?
What happens when there is a high concentration of salt in the fluid outside the cells?
What happens when there is a high concentration of salt in the fluid outside the cells?
What percentage of water loss inside cells is enough to cause thirst?
What percentage of water loss inside cells is enough to cause thirst?
Why is it important to remember that drinking just any fluid won't restore water?
Why is it important to remember that drinking just any fluid won't restore water?
What is schedule-induced polydipsia (SIP)?
What is schedule-induced polydipsia (SIP)?
Which of the following findings supports the idea that water passing through the mouth helps to slake thirst?
Which of the following findings supports the idea that water passing through the mouth helps to slake thirst?
What is an example of sham drinking?
What is an example of sham drinking?
What does the dry mouth theory have little to say about?
What does the dry mouth theory have little to say about?
What effect does drinking cold water have on thirst, according to the passage?
What effect does drinking cold water have on thirst, according to the passage?
Which system does obesity enhance, leading to increased blood pressure?
Which system does obesity enhance, leading to increased blood pressure?
What should happen to chronic high blood pressure if the prevalence of obesity decreases?
What should happen to chronic high blood pressure if the prevalence of obesity decreases?
What type of drinking behavior is not fully explained by peripheral and central physiological factors?
What type of drinking behavior is not fully explained by peripheral and central physiological factors?
What is one explanation for anticipatory drinking?
What is one explanation for anticipatory drinking?
What is the main concern regarding water regulation in elderly people?
What is the main concern regarding water regulation in elderly people?
What is one potential consequence of water deficits in elderly people?
What is one potential consequence of water deficits in elderly people?
Why is anticipatory drinking considered adaptive behavior?
Why is anticipatory drinking considered adaptive behavior?
Which area of the brain is believed to be responsible for starting or stopping drinking based on integrated information about fluid levels in the body?
Which area of the brain is believed to be responsible for starting or stopping drinking based on integrated information about fluid levels in the body?
Which experiment conducted by B. Andersson in the 1950s supports the role of the lateral hypothalamus in thirst regulation?
Which experiment conducted by B. Andersson in the 1950s supports the role of the lateral hypothalamus in thirst regulation?
What role does the hypothalamus play in regulating the amount of water in the body?
What role does the hypothalamus play in regulating the amount of water in the body?
What physiological changes in the body outside of the central nervous system are caused by water deprivation?
What physiological changes in the body outside of the central nervous system are caused by water deprivation?
What enzyme is secreted by the kidney when water deprivation occurs?
What enzyme is secreted by the kidney when water deprivation occurs?
What hormone is produced when renin comes into contact with blood?
What hormone is produced when renin comes into contact with blood?
What is the role of angiotensin in compensating for fluid loss?
What is the role of angiotensin in compensating for fluid loss?
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