Which statement about standard metabolic rate (SMR) and basal metabolic rate (BMR) is correct?
A) SMR measures energy use during exercise, and BMR is measured at rest.
B) SMR is a measure of metabolic rate in endotherms, and BMR is a measure of metabolic rate in ectotherms.
C) The measurement of both SMR and BMR is temperature dependent.
D) Human females have a higher BMR and a lower SMR than males.
E) Both SMR and BMR are measured in a resting, fasting, nonstressed state.
Answer: E