Sedentary Behaviour Is Defined as Any Waking Behaviour Characterized by an Energy

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sedentary behaviour is defined as any waking behaviour characterized by an energy expenditure of ________ metabolic equivalents (METs) while in a sitting or reclining posture.

• A) 1-1.5 METS
• B) Less than 1 MET
• C) Less than 2 METS
• D) Less than or equal to 1.5 METS

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Definitions:

Synaptic Reuptake

The presynaptic neuron’s process of reabsorbing its own neurotransmitters after signaling so that they can be released again the next time the neuron fires.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain, influencing various bodily functions and behaviors.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit neural signals between neurons.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A semipermeable barrier of endothelial cells that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain, thereby protecting it from toxins while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.