Women generally have a lower metabolism than men because women's bodies have:
a. a more porous bone structure c. a higher percentage of muscle
b. a higher percentage of fat tissue d. increased thyroid activity
B
Because women generally have a higher percentage of fat tissue, their metabolism is lower; during menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation, metabolism increases. Other factors influencing basal metabolism include age (e.g., growth periods increase metabolism) and glandular activity, particularly secretions of the thyroid gland.
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