basal metabolism

the minimum energy expenditure required to maintain the vital functions of the body while awake but at rest and not expending energy for thermoregulation. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is measured in kilojoules (or calories) expended per kilogram of body weight or per square meter of body surface per hour.

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October 18th 2024

time out (TO)

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