Basal metabolism is the energy expended to sustain all the following functions except:
a. respiration.
b. beating of the heart.
c. digestion.
d. nerve function.
Question 2
With long-term constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches. What is this condition called?
a. Diverticulosis
b. Flatulence
c. PKU
d. Diabetes