Negative BMR is observed with______________?
Correct answer: A. Thyroid disturbance
- A. Thyroid disturbance
- B. Pituitary 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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