C 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What are factors that may impact the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of a dog?
A
Gender, repro status, hormonal status, ANS function, BCS, age, etc.
2
Q
The amount of energy that an animal expends just maintaining vital functions while in a thermoneutral environment in a fasting state is known as what?
A
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
3
Q
What part of the diencephalon controls hunger?
A
Hypothalamus
