Which of the following statements about basal metabolic rate BMR is correct?
a. The greater a person's age, the higher the BMR
b. The more thyroxine produced, the higher the BMR
c. Fever lowers the BMR
d. Pregnancy lowers the BMR
Answer: b. The more thyroxine produced, the higher the BMR
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