The Minimum Amount of Energy an Individual Tends to Use

question 110

Multiple Choice

The minimum amount of energy an individual tends to use when in a resting state is called:

• A) inertial metabolism rate.
• B) basal metabolism rate.
• C) organ reserve.
• D) the set point.

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