The Basal Metabolic Rate Slows with Increasing Age Because

question 53

Multiple Choice

The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

• A)the elderly are malnourished.
• B)fat mass in the body decreases.
• C)digestive efficiency declines.
• D)lean body mass diminishes.

---

Definitions:

Lung Cancer Deaths

Fatal outcomes resulting from lung cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is often associated with smoking.

Negative Reinforcing

A behavior modification process where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior occurs, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Reduction In Tension

A process or action that decreases stress or anxiety levels in individuals or groups.