Metabolic Rate Flashcards
1
Q
State the difference between metabolism and metabolic rate…
A
People need energy to fuel the chemical reactions in their bodies to keep them alive. These reactions are called your metabolism, and the speed at which they occur is your metabolic rate.
2
Q
Explain metabolic rate after exercise…
A
When exercising metabolic rate goes up and stays high for a long time after you finish particularly if the exercise is strenuous.
