Marcia's weight was stable for 10 years,but during the past month it has dropped more than 10 percent below her set point.It is likely that Marcia is experiencing a(n) in hunger and a(n) in basal metabolic rate.

A) increase;increase
B) decrease;increase
C) increase;decrease
D) decrease;decrease

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Marcia's weight was stable for 10 years,but during the past month it has dropped more than 10 percent below her set point.It is likely that Marcia is experiencing a(n) ________ in hunger and a(n) ________ in basal metabolic rate.

A) increase;increase
B) decrease;increase
C) increase;decrease
D) decrease;decrease

jasmin cooper · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  When weight drops significantly below the set point, the body typically responds by increasing hunger to encourage eating and decreasing basal metabolic rate to conserve energy.

Marcia's weight was stable for 10 years,but during the past month it has dropped more than 10 percent below her set point.It is likely that Marcia is experiencing a(n) in hunger and a(n) in basal metabolic rate.

A) increase;increase
B) decrease;increase
C) increase;decrease
D) decrease;decrease

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