9/3: Basal Metabolic Rate
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Metabolic rates represent how quickly fuels are broken down to keep the organisms (your) cells running. The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represents involuntary activities to sustain life at rest in a fasting state, such as respiration, circulation, body temperature regulation, nerve activity, hormone secretions, and new tissue synthesis. At a basic level, BMR represents the […]