09. What negative effects does zero-gravity have on the body? How long can the body stay in zero-gravity before starting to feel these effects? (A K2S Question)

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Short term exposure to micro-gravity has little to no adverse effects on the human body. Long term exposure, on the other hand, has many detrimental effects including dehydration, cardiovascular deterioration, and bone loss.

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