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Definition of Basal Metabolic Rate

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Definition of Basal Metabolic Rate

Question

What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer

It is the minimum amount of energy required when an animal is at rest.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of energy that the body uses while at rest to maintain essential bodily functions such as breathing, circulation, cell production, and temperature regulation. It represents the minimum energy required to sustain life processes.