The Rate at Which Resting Individuals Utilize Their Energy Resources

question 97

Multiple Choice

The rate at which resting individuals utilize their energy resources to maintain their basic body processes is

• A) the basal metabolic rate.
• B) schedule-induced polydipsia.
• C) basal thermogenesis.
• D) basal polydipsia.
• E) diet-induced thermogenesis.

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