The Term Metabolic Rate Reflects the

question 17

Multiple Choice

The term metabolic rate reflects the .

• A)energy the body needs to perform only its most essential activities
• B)loss of energy to perspiration
• C)loss of organic molecules in urine
• D)energy needed to make all organic molecules

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Definitions:

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary bodily functions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

CNS

Central Nervous System, the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

ANS Responses

Physiological reactions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature.