Question

Basal metabolism is the largest component of total energy expenditure. True or False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation: The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is responsible for about 75% of our calorie expenditure daily. The Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy expenditure rate per unit time by humans or animals at rest. it is the amount of energy per unit of time that we need to keep the body functioning daily even when at rest. Some of these processes that occur even when we are at rest includes blood circulation, brain function, regulation of body temperature, nerve function, cell growth and breathing.