Chapter 72: Energetics and Metabolic Rate

Chapter 72: Energetics and Metabolic Rate

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Which of the following factors is most likely to cause the metabolic rate to decrease?
2. Fever
3. Growth hormone
4. Male sex hormones
5. Malnutrition
6. Sympathetic stimulation

ANS: D

2. Which of the following provides the most accurate estimate of basal metabolic rate?
3. Blood volume
4. Heart rate
5. Oxygen consumption
6. Percentage body fat
7. Q₁₀ effect

ANS: C

3. Which of the following best describes the effects of fever, sleep, malnutrition, testosterone, and growth hormone on the basal metabolic rate?

Fever               Sleep              Malnutrition    Testosterone    Growth hormone

1. Decrease Decrease          Increase           Increase           Increase
2. Decrease Increase           Decrease          Increase           Decrease
3. Decrease Increase           Decrease          Increase           Increase
4. Decrease Increase           Increase           Decrease          Increase
5. Increase Decrease          Decrease          Decrease          Increase
6. Increase Decrease          Decrease          Increase           Increase
7. Increase Decrease          Increase           Decrease          Decrease
8. Increase Increase           Increase           Decrease          Increase

ANS: F

4. Which of the following best describes the group of individuals with the highest basal metabolic rate?
5. Old females
6. Old males
7. Young females
8. Young males

ANS: D