Which Is a Result of Severely Restricting Calories to Lose

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is a result of severely restricting calories to lose weight?

• A) a successful weight management outcome
• B) a loss of body fat only
• C) the body increasing its metabolic rate to burn more fat
• D) the body slowing its metabolism to conserve energy

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.

Thermoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in temperature.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for detecting mechanical pressure or distortion, playing critical roles in touch and auditory systems.

Tactile Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are responsible for sensitivity to light touch.