Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.

Biology · College · Mon Jan 18 2021

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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.

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