This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
In acute starvation, the feeling of intense hunger lasts- 
Select and explain. 
A. 12-24 hours, B. 24-36 hours, C. 36-48 hours, D. 48-60 hours
C: 36-48 hours
Answer: C: 36-48 hours 
Explanation: Starvation is the result of actual deprivation of food or administration of unsuitable food. Starvation may be:-


Acute (complete): Sudden and complete storage 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)