A Drop in Basal Metabolic Rate Is Most Likely to Result

question 1

Multiple Choice

A drop in basal metabolic rate is most likely to result from

• A) high testosterone levels.
• B) a semistarvation diet.
• C) obesity.
• D) excess leptin.

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