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tnt_battle

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What fraction of the day's energy expenditure of the average person is represented by the basal metabolism?
 
  a. About 1/10
  b. About 1/3
  c. About
  d. About 2/3
  e. Over 9/10

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Why might the measurement of the resting metabolic rate in a person be somewhat higher than her basal metabolic rate?
 
  a. She is mildly malnourished.
  b. She sleeps through the procedure.
  c. She is wearing shorts and a tank top.
  d. She has eaten right before the measurement is performed.
  e. She is morbidly obese.


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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