Difficulties in Getting Accurate Calculations of RMR Based on the Various

question 83

Multiple Choice

Difficulties in getting accurate calculations of RMR based on the various equations developed arise in which group of people?

• A)people with excess body fat
• B)people who are lean
• C)adolescents
• D)young adults

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Definitions:

Pancreas

A gland in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended by a body at rest in a neutral environment, necessary to maintain basic bodily functions.

Appetite-Enhancing Center

A region in the brain, often associated with the hypothalamus, that stimulates the desire to eat.