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What is included in internal work as mentioned in the text?
What is included in internal work as mentioned in the text?
- Skeletal muscle activity for external work
- Energy expenditure for growth of cellular structures
- Skeletal muscle activity for postural maintenance and shivering (correct)
- Energy expenditure for maintaining body temperature
How is the metabolic rate normally expressed?
How is the metabolic rate normally expressed?
- Watts
- Kilowatt-hour
- Joules
- Kilocalories per hour (correct)
Which factor can increase the metabolic rate to the greatest extent?
Which factor can increase the metabolic rate to the greatest extent?
- Food intake
- Anxiety
- Shivering
- Increased skeletal muscle activity (correct)
Under what conditions is the basal metabolic rate (BMR) measured?
Under what conditions is the basal metabolic rate (BMR) measured?
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What does the basic unit of heat energy, calorie, represent?
What does the basic unit of heat energy, calorie, represent?
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