What Factors Determine How Many Calories Per Day a Person

question 5

Multiple Choice

What factors determine how many calories per day a person needs?
I.health
II.level of activity
III.gender
IV.age
V.body size

• A)I and II only
• B)II,III,and IV only
• C)I,II,and V only
• D)I,II,III,IV,and V

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal glands, which produce vital hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone that regulate metabolism and blood pressure.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Negative Feedback

A regulatory mechanism in which a 'decrease' or 'increase' in a given output leads to actions that restore the system to its baseline state.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands to regulate sodium and potassium balance in the blood.