What Is the Definition of Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of resting energy expenditure (REE) ?

• A)The amount of kcalories required during an 8-hour period usually associated with sleep
• B)The amount of kcalories required for the 16-hour period associated with one's time not spent in sleep
• C)The amount of kcalories required for a 24-hour period by the body during a non-active period
• D)The amount of kcalories required for a 24-hour period by the body during a period of fasting and inactivity

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Definitions:

Ependymal Cell

Glial cell that makes and secretes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); found on the walls of the brain’s ventricles.

Oligodendroglial Cell

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for the formation and maintenance of myelin sheaths around neurons.

Schwann Cell

A type of glial cell located in the peripheral nervous system that wraps around nerve fibers, forming the myelin sheath which speeds up electrical impulses.

Astrocyte

A type of glial cell in the brain that provides support and nutrition to neurons, maintains the blood-brain barrier, and plays a role in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord.