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Question 5 • PMHS Health Q2

Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

Answer
A
Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
B
Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
C
Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.

Explanation

Basal metabolism is the energy your body needs to maintain essential functions, and it is measured while the body is at rest. Metabolism can also be influenced by factors such as heredity and age. Younger people generally have a faster—not slower—metabolism than adults, so statement D is not true.

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