The Minimum Amount of Energy That Is Required to Maintain

question 63

Multiple Choice

The minimum amount of energy that is required to maintain life is called

• A) minimal energy output
• B) basal metabolism
• C) basal thermogenesis
• D) basal oxygen requirement
• E) minimal oxygen requirement

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