The Basal Metabolic Rate Declines 1 to 2 Percent Per

question 73

Multiple Choice

The basal metabolic rate declines 1 to 2 percent per decade in part because ____.

• A)lean muscle mass and thyroid hormones decrease
• B)blood pressure generally increases
• C)lipid oxidation is increased
• D)the immune system becomes more active

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