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Tazate

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What is the main explanation for the difference in basal metabolic rates between males and females of the same body weight?
 
  a. Males are usually taller than females
  b. Females have lower levels of thyroid hormones
  c. Males have a higher percentage of lean body mass
  d. Females have a lower percentage of adipose tissue
  e. Reproductive hormones increase the basal metabolic rates of females.

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If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the dancer will be heavier because she has ____.
 
  a. more body fat
  b. stronger bones
  c. stronger muscles
  d. more muscle mass
  e. denser bones


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amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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