Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Metabolism

question 628

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding metabolism?

• A) Throughout the lifespan, females typically have a lower basal metabolic rate than do males.
• B) During adulthood, basal metabolic rate gradually decreases by about 2 to 3 percent per decade.
• C) Your basal metabolic rate accounts for about two-thirds of your daily energy expenditure.
• D) Children have a lower basal metabolic rate than adults.

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Definitions:

Birth Defects

Abnormalities in physical or mental structure or function that are present at birth, affecting body development or function.

Embryonic Stage

The period from two to eight weeks following fertilization during which significant growth occurs in the major organs and body systems.

Fetal Stage

The stage that begins at about eight weeks after conception and continues until birth.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to create a zygote, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.