Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
choose all that tend to lower total metabolic rate.

• depression
• regular exercise
• apathy
• prolonged starvation

Explanation:

• Depression: Can lead to decreased activity and physiological changes that lower metabolic rate.
• Apathy: Lack of interest or motivation reduces physical and mental activity, lowering metabolism.
• Prolonged starvation: The body enters a catabolic state, slowing metabolism to conserve energy.
• Regular exercise: Increases muscle mass and activity, which raises metabolic rate, so it's excluded.

Answer:

Depression, Apathy, Prolonged starvation