Vigorous physical activity causes total metabolic rate to

A. decrease during the exercise and for hours afterwards.
B. increase during the exercise and for hours afterwards.
C. increase for the duration of the exercise.
D. remain constant.
E. decrease to conserve energy during the exercise but increase to repay oxygen debt.


Answer: B

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