Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321981226
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Define basal metabolic rate (BMR). Under what conditions is it measured? Why does the average BMR differ in adult males and females? List at least four factors other than sex that may affect BMR in humans.

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