The Specific Body Weight Maintained Automatically by Most Adults Over

question 390

Multiple Choice

The specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods is known as

• A)the set point.
• B)body mass index.
• C)homeostasis.
• D)the basal metabolic rate.

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Definitions:

Correlate

To have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, self-discipline, and the propensity to plan and organize tasks efficiently.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by a preference for social interaction, high levels of energy, and the seeking of stimulation in the external world.

Negatively Correlated

A connection between two factors where as one factor rises, the other falls, demonstrating a reverse relationship.