Question

which of the following has the most significant influence on the body’s metabolic rate?
select one
a. amount of fat tissue
b. age
c. environmental temperature
d. height
e. amount of lean body tissue

Explanation:

Metabolic rate is highly influenced by the amount of lean body tissue (muscle) as muscle is more metabolically active than fat or other tissues. Age, height, and environmental temperature have less direct and significant impact compared to lean body tissue. Fat tissue is less metabolically active, so the amount of lean body tissue (Option E) is the key factor here.

Answer:

E. Amount of lean body tissue