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The estimated daily basal metabolic rate for a man who weighs 150 lb is _____ kcal.


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Negative Feedback System

A regulatory mechanism in which a change in a system's output acts to stabilize or reduce further change.

Positive Feedback System

A system in which a change in some steady state triggers a response that intensifies the changing condition. Compare with negative feedback system.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates physiological functions, such as temperature or weight, around a specific homeostasis level or 'set point'.

Stressor

Any biological, chemical, physical, or psychological factor that causes stress to an organism, potentially leading to disease or harm.

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