During the Last Trimester of Pregnancy,the BMR Increases Approximately 15

question 24

Multiple Choice

During the last trimester of pregnancy,the BMR increases approximately 15% to 30%.The amount of energy necessary to produce milk for lactation can increase the BMR 40%.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Centers

Brain regions that regulate the rate and depth of breathing, located primarily in the medulla oblongata and pons.

Central Nervous System

Consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling the body's actions and reactions.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Frequency Distributions

A statistical representation showing how often each value in a set of data occurs, typically displayed in a table or graph.