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In a study of men and women affected with this disease, metabolic rates were measured as an indicator of overall fitness. Due to muscle weakness, you might expect individuals with MG to have______mass-specific metabolic rates. lower higher No answer text provided. No answer text provided.

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Ans. Low metabolic rates

Mass-specific BMR determines calorie needs based on oxygen consumed per gram of body weight. Due to weakness or disease oxygen supply decreases which ultimately decrease the metabolic rate