What Do We Call the Speed at Which the Body

question 20

Multiple Choice

What do we call the speed at which the body consumes calories?

• A) basal ingestion rate
• B) diffusion status
• C) basal metabolic rate
• D) caloric intake status

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Definitions:

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, transmitting the force from muscle contraction to move the bone or structure.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, helping reduce friction and absorb shock.

Epiphyses

The rounded end of a long bone, which is separated from the main bone by a growth plate during development and later fuses to allow growth in length.

Bone Movements

The action of bones being moved in relation to each other, primarily through the action of muscles and joints.