Human Physiology Week 4 - Metabolism Study Guide

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What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

  • The minimum energy required for all bodily functions (correct)
  • The energy required for maintaining muscle mass alone
  • The total energy expenditure during a day
  • The energy required during physical exercise

How does muscle mass influence BMR?

  • More muscle mass decreases BMR
  • More muscle mass increases efficiency of energy use
  • More muscle mass has no effect on BMR
  • More muscle mass requires more energy to maintain (correct)

Which of the following hormones typically increases metabolic rate?

  • Growth hormone (correct)
  • Insulin
  • Aldosterone
  • Cortisol

What is the typical resting oral temperature range for a healthy person?

<p>97 to 99.5 °F (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does sleep have on metabolic rate?

<p>Decreases metabolic rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions results in a higher metabolic rate?

<p>Fever (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the body primarily produce heat during metabolism?

<p>Through ATP hydrolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

  • BMR is the minimum amount of energy the body needs to function at rest.
  • Factors influencing BMR include:
    • Muscle mass: More muscle mass requires more energy to maintain.
    • Hormones: Growth hormone, testosterone, and thyroxine increase BMR.
    • Fever: Increases BMR.
    • Sleep: Decreases BMR.
    • Malnutrition: Decreases BMR.
    • Age and sex: Females and older individuals have lower BMR due to differences in muscle mass, adipose tissue, and sex hormone levels.

Body Heat Production

  • Approximately one-third of the energy released during ATP hydrolysis is converted to heat.
  • Microscopic friction also contributes to heat production, such as:
    • Blood flow
    • Friction within the musculoskeletal system during movement

Oral Temperature Range

  • Resting: 97 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Exercise: 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Cold: Not specified in the text
  • Rectal temperature: Generally higher than oral temperature.

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