This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'Which of the following statements is true regarding basal metabolic rate: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Increased in starvation, B. It is not influenced by hormonal changes, C. It is not affected by dietary changes, D. Decreased by 50% in starvation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: D i.e. J 50% in saturation', 'role': 'assistant'}]