Multiple Choice Question

Question

All of the following will increase an individual's BMR except ______.

Multiple choice question.

starvation

high fever

larger surface area (e.g., tall height)

stress

Answer 1

All of the following will increase an individual's BMR except starvation.

Starvation typically leads to a decrease in basal metabolic rate (BMR) as the body conserves energy. The other options (high fever, larger surface area, and stress) all tend to increase BMR.