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see metabolic rate. basal metabolism. the minimal energy expended for the maintenance of respiration, circulation, peristalsis, muscle tonus, body temperature, glandular activity and the other vegetative functions of the body. See also metabolic rate.
basal metabolic rate bmr is the minimal rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest mcnab b k 1997 on the utility of uniformity in the definition of basal rate of metabolismphysiol zool vol 70 metabolism refers to the processes that the body needs to functionbasal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body functioning at restasal metabolic rate bmr is the minimal rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest mcnab b k 1997 on the utility of uniformity in the definition of basal rate of metabolism