The energy expenditure of a mammal at rest under controlled conditions is referred to as its

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The energy expenditure of a mammal at rest under controlled conditions is called its basal metabolic rate (BMR). The BMR is the minimum amount of energy needed to maintain essential bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and body temperature. It is measured in a fasting animal in a thermoneutral environment to eliminate the influence of environmental factors on the animal's energy expenditure. Therefore, choice A, basal metabolic rate, is the best answer.

The Energy Expenditure of a Mammal at Rest Under Controlled