Have a Higher BMR Than Females Because They

question 67

Multiple Choice

have a higher BMR than females because they:

• A)are more active.
• B)eat more.
• C)have more lean tissue.
• D)have more fat tissue.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A region of the throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity, crucial for the passage of air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.

Protective Function

Refers to mechanisms or actions within a system, organism, or structure that serve to guard or defend against damage, disease, or any form of harm.

Respiratory System

The respiratory system is the complex of organs and structures involved in breathing, including the lungs, airways, and muscles, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

ACE

An enzyme, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, involved in the renin-angiotensin system which regulates blood pressure.