All the Following Are True Statements About Basal Metabolism Except

question 25

Multiple Choice

All the following are true statements about basal metabolism except ________.

• A)it supports the work that goes on in the body all the time
• B)it is the amount of calories you need to sustain life
• C)it is the sum total of all involuntary activities necessary to sustain life
• D)it accounts for the smallest component of the average person's daily energy expenditure

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