What could be a reason that 2 similar looking people could have a different resting metabolic rate?


If they are a different age, they have different levels of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) that increases resting metabolic rate. They may also have different levels of sex hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone which may affect the resting metabolic rate as well.

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Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

a. Liver b. Kidneys c. Intestine d. Chylomicrons e. Stomach

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Which of the following conducts lymph into the vascular system?

a. Villi b. Mesentery c. Subclavian vein d. Common bile duct

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A patient with reflux should avoid all of the following except:

a. coffee b. chocolate c. peppermint oil d. whole grain bread

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