BMR depends on: (A) Body weight, (B) Surface area, (C) Amount of adipose tissue, (D) Amount of lean body mass
Answer is D. BMR is defined as the minimal amount of energy required to sustain the body&;s vital functions in the waking state.The most commonly used formula for calculating BMR is that of Harris and Benedict:BMR, Male= 66 + (13.7 x Wt) + (5 x Ht) - (6.8 x age)BMR, Female: 655 + (9.6 x Wt) + (1.8 x Ht) - (4.7 x age)Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology;24th edition; page no-489