basal metabolism
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The relationship between basal metabolism and weight is complicated, however, Pontzer says.
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
“That’s another contributor to your overall energy expenditure, in addition to basal metabolism and active energy expenditure.”
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
Any extraneous muscular movements are carried out in virtue of an increased oxidation of materials and the heat production rises above the level of the basal metabolism with increased muscular effort.
From Food in War Time by Lusk, Graham
