Question

In general, why does a tall person have a higher basal metabolic rate than a shorter person of the same weight? a. Shorter people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a taller person. b. Tall people are more active than shorter people. c. Taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person. d. Taller people eat more protein, which takes more energy to digest. e. Shorter people eat less than tall people.

Answer 1

c. Taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person.

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