Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-The rate at which the body burns calories for energy.
A)set point
B)leptin
C)bulimia
D)anorexia
E)basal metabolism

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Basal metabolism refers to the rate at which the body burns calories for energy, otherwise known as the resting metabolic rate.

Answer: B
 Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue (fat cells) that helps regulate appetite and energy expenditure.

Answer: C 
 Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging through methods such as vomiting or laxative abuse.

Answer: D
 Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake and often extreme weight loss.

Answer: A
 Set point refers to the body's tendency to maintain a certain weight range or body composition, based on genetic and physiological factors.

Match the Definitions with the Appropriate Terms