The Set Point Is

question 369

Multiple Choice

The set point is

• A)the basal metabolic rate after eating a meal.
• B)the body temperature of a healthy organism,for example,98.6 degrees Fahrenheit in humans.
• C)the point at which energy expenditures from exercise and from metabolism are equal.
• D)the specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods.

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Definitions:

Bile Acids

Steroid acids found predominantly in the bile of mammals, crucial for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine.

Metabolizing

The complex set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms, including processes such as digestion, energy production, and detoxification.

Lowest Ph

Describes the most acidic condition in a given set, generally a pH value close to 0, indicating high hydrogen ion concentration.

Pepsin

An enzyme produced in the stomach that initiates protein digestion by breaking down proteins into peptides.