Energy Expended in Your Body Is Used to Maintain Your

question 566

Multiple Choice

Energy expended in your body is used to maintain your basal metabolism which involves the continuous work of resting cells in your body. The amount of this energy is approximately ___________ percent.

• A)66
• B)50
• C)25
• D)85

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens

A form of deductive reasoning that allows one to conclude a certain proposition if a conditional statement (if-then) is true and its antecedent is true.

Modus Tollens

A form of logical argument where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent; typically structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."

Hypothetical Syllogism

Hypothetical Syllogism is a form of logical argument comprising two conditional statements and a conclusion, based on the "if...then..." structure.

Fallacy

A mistaken belief or error in reasoning often resulting in a weak argument.