Which Best Describes How the Total Body Balance of Any

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which best describes how the total body balance of any chemical substance is determined?

• A) the rate the body produces the substance
• B) the rate the substance is secreted from the body
• C) the rate the substance is metabolized by the body
• D) the difference between the amount of substance lost from the body and the amount gained the body
• E) the amount produced by the body minus the amount metabolized by the body

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Definitions:

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas, CH4, that contributes to global warming, released through natural processes and human activities like agriculture.

Water Vapour

The gaseous phase of water, present in the atmosphere, influencing weather and climate by absorbing thermal infrared radiation.

Carbon Dioxide

An odorless, colorless gas that is generated both by the burning of carbon and organic compounds and through breathing. It naturally exists in the air and plays a crucial role in photosynthesis, being absorbed by plants.