Although Jana's weight has been stable for 10 years,during the past month her weight has dropped more than 10 percent below her set point.It is likely that Jana is experiencing a(n)________ in hunger and a(n)________ in basal metabolic rate.
A) increase;increase
B) decrease;increase
C) increase;decrease
D) decrease;decrease

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When someone's weight drops significantly below their set point, the body typically responds by increasing hunger to encourage calorie intake and decreasing basal metabolic rate to conserve energy, thus C (increase in hunger and decrease in basal metabolic rate) is correct.

Although Jana's Weight Has Been Stable for 10 Years,during the Past