Which of the Following Individuals Would Have the Lower BMR

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would have the lower BMR?

• A) a 34-year-old nursing mother
• B) a 34-year-old nonpregnant, nonnursing woman

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Definitions:

Sprain

A partially torn or overstretched ligament.

Contusion

A Contusion is a bruise resulting from blunt trauma that causes bleeding under the skin without breaking the skin's surface.

Strain

An injury to a muscle or tendon resulting from overstretching or tearing.

Tear

A drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in your eyes, often resulting from emotion or irritation.