The Rate at Which One's Body Burns Calories at Rest

question 131

Multiple Choice

The rate at which one's body burns calories at rest is called

• A)set point.
• B)homeostasis.
• C)basal metabolism or basal metabolic rate.
• D)the vasocongestion or parabolic rate.
• E)the caloric consumption rate.

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Definitions:

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