Which Statement About Basal Metabolic Rate Is Accurate

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement about basal metabolic rate is accurate?

• A) Males and females of the same age and weight tend to have metabolic rates that are similar
• B) Anxiety does not affect basal metabolic rate.
• C) Elderly people have lower metabolic rates than younger people.
• D) People with a large amount of muscle tend to have lower metabolic rates compared with those with a greater percentage of fat.2.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental studies, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.

Therapy

A treatment method or activity aimed at resolving mental or physical health issues.

Improved

To have become better or more advanced in quality or condition.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.