Imagine that Tom,a 51-year-old man,breaks his foot and is non-ambulatory for 8 weeks.What term describes the increase in Tom's energy expenditures?

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Adaptive thermogenesis refers to the increase in energy expenditures during periods of reduced physical activity, such as during injury or illness. This is because the body needs to use additional energy to maintain basic bodily functions while also repairing and healing the injured area. Options A, B, C, and E refer to different types of hyperthermia (increased body temperature), which are not relevant to Tom's situation of being non-ambulatory.

Imagine That Tom,a 51-Year-Old Man,breaks His Foot and Is Non-Ambulatory