Which Statement Is True About the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)in

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the basal metabolic rate (BMR) in children?

• A) It is reduced by fever.
• B) It is slightly higher in boys than it is in girls at all ages.
• C) It increases with the age of the child.
• D) It decreases as the proportion of surface area to body mass increases.

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