The Basal Metabolic Rate of the Body Slows After Approximately

question 446

Multiple Choice

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

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

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