Which Theory Supports the Notion That the Body Tends to Maintain

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which theory supports the notion that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls?

• A) enzyme theory
• B) set-point theory
• C) fat-cell theory
• D) thermogenesis theory

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