Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is because a. the body uses more calories for everyday activities b. toxins are removed from the body more quickly c. blood is better able to fight infection d. people with a lower metabolic rate have a higher risk of cancer select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, why does a tall person have a higher basal metabolic rate than a shorter person of the same weight? a. shorter people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a taller person. b. tall people are more active than shorter people. c. taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person. d. taller people eat more protein, which takes more energy to digest. e. shorter people eat less than tall people.