A researcher is setting up an experiment to measure basal metabolic rate in prairie voles (a small mouse-like mammal).Which of the following would be the best set of conditions for the voles immediately before and during the measurement?
A)House in a cage with plenty of food and water to avoid stress;conduct measurements in a warmer room than the room where housed.
B)House in a cage with plenty of food and water to avoid stress;conduct measurements in a room the same temperature as the room where housed.
C)House in a cage with no food for a few hours before measurement;conduct measurements in a colder room than the room where housed,and exercise the voles.
D)House in a cage with no food for a few hours before measurement;conduct measurements in a room the same temperature as the room where housed.

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Basal metabolic rate should be measured in a post-absorptive state (no food for a few hours) and in a thermoneutral environment (same temperature as housing) to avoid stress and ensure accurate readings.

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