basal metabolism
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“That’s another contributor to your overall energy expenditure, in addition to basal metabolism and active energy expenditure.”
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
The relationship between basal metabolism and weight is complicated, however, Pontzer says.
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
Its hormones regulate basal metabolism, oxygen use, nutrient metabolism, the production of ATP, and calcium homeostasis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
An unfailing test for exophthalmic goitre is the basal metabolism rate, measured by a simple breathing machine.
From Time Magazine Archive
Solid sloping line represents regression of oxygen consumption on chamber air temperature for males and females, and the horizontal line, basal metabolism for males and females.
From Metabolic Adaptation to Climate and Distribution of the Raccoon Procyon Lotor and Other Procyonidae by Mahlke-Johnson, Kathleen P.
