Which of These Terms Describes the Increase in Energy Expenditure

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of these terms describes the increase in energy expenditure that occurs in a person who fractures a leg?

• A) febrile hyperthermia
• B) physical hyperthermia
• C) specific thermogenesis
• D) adaptive thermogenesis

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Definitions:

Tyrannosaurus

Tyrannosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaurs that lived approximately 68 to 66 million years ago, known for being one of the largest land predators of its time.

Homology

Refers to the existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures, or genes, in different species.

Parsimonious

Characterized by extreme or excessive economy or simplicity in approach or methodology, often in scientific theories.

Convergent Evolution

A process whereby organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.