Professor Lainez explains to her class that humans will spend more energy _______, than everything else combined.

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Basal metabolism is the energy required for the body's basic functions, such as breathing, circulating blood, and maintaining body temperature. It accounts for the majority of the body's energy expenditure, typically around 60-75% of total energy expenditure. This is more than both exercise (choice C) and brain function (choice B) combined. The act of pumping blood and breathing (choice D) is also a component of basal metabolism.

Professor Lainez Explains to Her Class That Humans Will Spend