The Term for the Effect of Food Intake on Metabolic

question 27

Multiple Choice

The term for the effect of food intake on metabolic rate is

• A) thermic effect of food.
• B) resting metabolic rate.
• C) total energy requirement.
• D) indirect calorimetry.

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Definitions:

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light reaching the retina.

Cornea

The clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that acts as a window to allow light to enter the eye.

Just Noticeable Change

The minimal difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the difference threshold.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the perceived change in a stimulus is proportional to the original intensity of the stimulus, affecting how differences in sensory stimuli are detected.