When does the metabolic rate of the body increase?
A) when norepinephrine release is inhibited
B) when the blood levels of thyroid hormones rise
C) when the body temperature is low
D) when the body is completely at rest
E) when food-induced thermogenesis is reduced

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The metabolic rate of the body increases when the blood levels of thyroid hormones rise. These hormones stimulate cellular metabolism and increase the rate at which the body burns energy.

When Does the Metabolic Rate of the Body Increase