Metabolism and thermoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is basal metabolism?
A
energetic turnover necessary to maintain the physiological functions needed for survival.
2
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Which conditions are important for basal metabolism?
A
complete rest (physical and emotional)
thermoneutrality of the environment
a postabsoptive stage (14-16 hrs after satiety monog, 32 hr+ polygastr.)
3
Q
What is BMR ?
A
Basal metabolic rate (kJ) depends on the weight on the organism, breed, pregnancy…
4
Q
Determination of the metabolic active weight formula?
A
BW^0,75 or (raised to the power of 3/4)
5
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BMR formula?
A
BMR = BW^0,75 x 293 kJ][
(Basal metabolism requires 293 kJ pr each kg of the active metabolic weight.
6
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What is Kleibers law?
A
The first estimation of the metabolic active weight (1932)
