Tommy's body burns calories more quickly than does Ricky's. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
a) Tommy's basal metabolic rate is higher than Ricky's.
b) Tommy's set point is higher than Ricky's.
c) Tommy's BMI is higher than Ricky's.
d) Tommy's homeostatic level is higher than Ricky's.
ANS: A, The rate at which a body burns calories to produce energy is called its metabolic rate.
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