Which of the following factors increase BMR? Select all that apply
A) Growth
B) Infections
C) Fever
D) Emotional tension
E) Aging
Ans: A, B, C, D
Factors that increase BMR include growth, infections, fever, emotional tension, extreme environmental temperatures, and elevated levels of certain hormones, especially epinephrine and thyroid hormones. Aging, prolonged fasting, and sleep all decrease BMR.
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