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Negative BMR is observed with______________?

Correct answer: B. Thyroid disturbance

  • A. Pituitary disturbance
  • B. Thyroid disturbance
  • C. Parathyroid
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

A markedly reduced basal metabolic rate is characteristic of hypothyroidism due to deficient thyroid hormones. Pituitary and parathyroid disorders do not typically produce this classic reduction in BMR.

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