Lara had a gastric band placed around her stomach, which makes it smaller and able to hold less. How will this affect her thirst?
A)Her thirst is more difficult to satisfy.
B)No aspect of her thirst mechanism is altered.
C)Less water intake is needed to satisfy her thirst.
D)She will continue to be thirsty after drinking.

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Since the gastric band makes Lara's stomach smaller and able to hold less food and liquid, she will need to consume less water to feel satisfied. Therefore, less water intake is needed to satisfy her thirst.

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