This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Transpo Processes, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'In a sedentary individual, greatest propoion of heat generation is in the form of: \nSelect and explain. \nA. BMR, B. Maintenance of body posture, C. Specific dynamic action of food, D. Non-shivering thermogenesis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: BMR Even when a person is at complete rest. Considerable energy is required to perform all the chemical reaction of body. This minimum level of energy required to exist is k/a - BMR, and accounts for 50 - 70 % energy expenditure in sedentary individual. Normal BMR - 1 Kcal / Kg / Hr. Per hour - 65 - 70 Kcal According to BSA - 37 - 40Kcal / M2 / HR In men BMR accounts for - 1700Kcal In women BMR accounts for - 1500 Kcal', 'role': 'assistant'}]