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What is the body's response to starvation?

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An individual can survive for weeks without food, far longer than without water, due to the body's highly evolved adaptive mechanisms. The physiological answer to the query, **what is the body's response to starvation?**, is a complex, multi-stage process designed to conserve energy and prioritize fuel for the brain and other vital organs.