The Mifflin-St

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Mifflin-St. Jeor equations for calculating basal energy expenditure are based on:

• A) sex and weight.
• B) lean body mass and age.
• C) sex, height, weight, and age.
• D) sex, height, and ideal body weight.

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Definitions:

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure that needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane.

Cytoplasm

The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles in a fluid matrix.

Plant Cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of plants, distinguished by containing a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.

Environmental PH

The measure of how acidic or basic a given environment is, influencing many ecological and biological processes.