Asked by aliah fatin on Apr 30, 2024

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When an organism's weight rises above its set point,the organism is likely to experience a(n)

A) decrease in both hunger and basal metabolic rate.
B) increase in hunger and a decrease in basal metabolic rate.
C) decrease in hunger and an increase in basal metabolic rate.
D) increase in both hunger and basal metabolic rate.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and circulation.

Hunger

The physical sensation and psychological drive for food intake, resulting from the body's energy needs.

  • Expound on the concepts of set point, settling point, and basal metabolic rate and how they relate to body weight.
  • Examine the impact of external influences and psychological conditions on dietary choices and weight management.
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Harpreet LalliMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
When an organism's weight rises above its set point, the body naturally responds by decreasing hunger and increasing the basal metabolic rate to burn off the excess energy and return to the set point weight.