Which of the following statements is true?

A. Fat cells require more energy to function than muscle cells.
B. As people grow older, their metabolic rates decline.
C. The aging process causes muscle cells to become fat cells.
D. An average woman has a higher metabolic rate than an average man.


Answer: B

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