Extreme hunger in starvation lasts upto -
a) 6 - 12 hours
b) 12 - 24 hours
c) 24 - 36 hours
d) 36 - 48 hours
Correct Answer - D
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., 36 - 48 hours
Starvation is the result of actual deprivation of food or administration
of unsuitable food. Starvation may be :?
- Acute (complete) : Sudden and complete stopage of food.
- Chronic (partial) : Gradual deficient supply of food.
- An acute starvation, the reserve carbohydrates, then fat and last the
proteins are used up. - Feeling of hunger with hunger pain lasts for 30-48 hours.
- After 4-5 days, there is emaciation, absorption fat and loss of weight
(7-8 kg in 10 days).