The Basal Metabolic Rate of the Body Slows After Approximately

question 28

Multiple Choice

The basal metabolic rate of the body slows after approximately the age of 40, resulting in a tendency to:

• A) consume oxygen more efficiently.
• B) process information more slowly.
• C) gain weight.
• D) forget.

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