During Which Period of Life Is the Basal Metabolic Rate

question 34

Multiple Choice

During which period of life is the basal metabolic rate (BMR) the highest?

• A) The neonatal period
• B) Birth through 2 years of age
• C) During the first 2 to 3 months of puberty
• D) During the early geriatric years

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Nervous System

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