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Metabolism > Energy Metabolism > Basal Metabolism

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Basal Metabolism  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Metabolism (e.g., heat production) of an organism in an inactive, awake, fasting state. It may be determined directly by means of a calorimeter or indirectly by calculating the end products of oxidation within the organism or from the amount of oxygen utilized.

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Entry terms

  • Metabolism, Basal

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