Many factors influence BMR. What is the most critical factor?
A) the way an individual metabolizes fat
B) the way skeletal muscles break down glycogen
C) the ratio of surface area to volume (weight) of the body
D) an individual's body weight
C) the ratio of surface area to volume (weight) of the body
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A lack of intrinsic factor, leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and large pale cells called macrocytes, is characteristic of ________.
A) aplastic anemia B) polycythemia C) pernicious anemia D) sickle-cell anemia
Nociceptors are sensitive to
A) pain. B) light touch. C) vibration. D) osmotic pressure. E) blood pressure.
A lymphatic capillary within a villus of the small intestine is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A hormone that can lower blood levels of calcium ion is
A) parathyroid hormone. B) thyroxine. C) calcitonin. D) glucagon. E) oxytocin.