The Concept of Adaptive Thermogenesis Attempts to Explain How

question 22

Multiple Choice

The concept of adaptive thermogenesis attempts to explain how

• A)genetics influences childhood obesity.
• B)thin people can consume large amounts of calories without gaining weight.
• C)people's bodies conserve calories in very hot and very cold environments.
• D)metabolic rate slows down as we age.

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