The body requires a certain amount of energy needed to maintain functions such as circulation and respiration. This is an example of:
a. anabolism c. base caloric requirement
b. basal metabolism d. metabolic rate
B
The rate of energy use in the body, called the metabolic rate, is expressed in calories. The large amount of energy released during metabolism is expressed in kilocalories (kcal), each of which equals 1,000 calories. The amount of energy required to maintain essential physiologic functions (e.g., circulation and respiration) when the body is at complete physical and mental rest is called basal metabolism.
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others are (more than one premise may be correct) A. ADHD is a genetically transmitted biological condition. B. clients with ADHD respond best to negative reinforcement to modify behavior. C. psychostimulants effective for children with ADHD are rarely helpful for adults. D. cognitive therapy is useful to challenge internalized negative beliefs about self.
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a. connection b. information c. expert d. legitimate
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A) SSRIs B) MAOIs C) Tricyclic antidepressants D) Atypical antidepressants
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)