Basal Metabolic Rate Flashcards
what is BMR
amount of energy used to maintain equilibrium of normal life functions(homeostasis)
BMR regulates any bodily functions that require ______
energy
BMR reflects the activity of
tissue cells
The more active the tissue cells, the ____ drug is needed
more
more active tissue cells breakdown and excrete (faster or slower)
faster
Factors that influence BMR
body size, fat stored, condition, age, sex and reproductive status, feedings, drugs, disease
a larger body size means a (faster or slower) BMR
Slower
more fat stored means a (faster or slower) BMR
slower
poorer condition (like parasites or starvation) means a (slower or faster) BMR
slower
neonates have a (low or high) BMR
low
at what age does BMR peak
6-12 months (declines from then out)
Male BMR is __% ____(higher or lower) than females
7% higher
neutered males have a (lower or higher) BMR than intact
lower
pregnant females have a (lower or higher) BMR than non
higher
an animal who has recently eaten has a (higher or lower) BMR
higher (digestive process going into effect)