Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Your BMR is usually above your TMR.
2. To maintain your weight, your caloric intake should equal your BMR.
3. To lose weight, reduce your caloric intake to below your TMR.
4. The skin is involved in a positive feedback loop for thermoregulation.
5. The body can regulate its heat by controlling the amount of blood near the surface of the skin.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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