Which of the Following Factors Affect(s)the Metabolic Rate

Question

Which of the following factors affect(s)the metabolic rate?
A)exercise
B)age
C)gender
D)hormones
E)all of the choices are correct

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors affect metabolic rate. Exercise increases metabolic rate, age and gender can affect the basal metabolic rate, and hormones such as thyroid hormone can also affect metabolic rate.