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COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Thermoregulation

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Heat production is a result of energy being released in the body due to metabolism. What is lowest amount of energy required by the body to maintain vital function?
  1. Mitral valve rate
  2. Basal metabolic rate
  3. Heart rate
  4. 42 units
Explanation
Answer - B - The lowest amount of energy required by the body to maintain vital function is known as the basal metabolic rate. This is also the lowest amount of heat production by the body as a result of the chemical metabolism for only vital function.
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