The Theory That the Brain Regulates Body Weight Around a Genetically

question 133

Multiple Choice

The theory that the brain regulates body weight around a genetically predetermined level is identified as

• A)metabolic constancy theory.
• B)self-regulatory theory.
• C)set point theory.
• D)genetic determination theory.
• E)basal metabolism theory.

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