Questions and Answers
What is included in internal work as mentioned in the text?
Skeletal muscle activity for postural maintenance and shivering
How is the metabolic rate normally expressed?
Kilocalories per hour
Which factor can increase the metabolic rate to the greatest extent?
Increased skeletal muscle activity
Under what conditions is the basal metabolic rate (BMR) measured?
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What does the basic unit of heat energy, calorie, represent?
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