Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor That Affects

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the metabolic rate and the rate of heat production?

• A)Hormones
• B)Nervous system
• C)Food ingestion
• D)Age
• E)All of these are factors

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Definitions:

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized cardiac muscle fibers that conduct electrical impulses involved in regulating the heart's rhythm.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronization of heart contraction through electrical and mechanical connections.

Clot Formation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is essential in preventing excessive bleeding when blood vessels are injured.

Thrombin

An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.