Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.
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Correct answer is several hours .
Basal metabolism remains elevated for several hours after intense and prolonged activity.
Even when resting, your body burns calories by performing basic functions to sustain life, such as:
- Breathing
- Circulation
- nutrient processing
- cell production
Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body needs to accomplish its most basic (basal) life-sustaining functions.