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Muscles are metabolically active - they use energy in order to perform their functions. Calories are the energy, hence muscles use (burn) calories in order to function.
Fat is metabolically inactive - it doesn't useenergy, it stores it.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoSince muscle contains more water, and water has a slightly higher "specific heat", yes, you could say that muscle retains more heat than the equivalent amount of fat would retain. Remember too that muscle PRODUCES heat, even when it's not working hard muscle is converting energy to heat. Fat just sits there.
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∙ 9y agoWith the proper mix of healthy diet and exercise, you can replace fat with lean muscle. After a few weeks you will start noticing big changes in your body.
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Why would a tetrahedron retain more heat than a cube?
because of ya mum
What bathtub material retains heat the best?
Metal baths (enamel on steel or cast iron) retain more heat than their acrylic or fiberglass versions
Does salt water retain heat longer than fresh water?
yes
Why do you cool your horse down?
muscle's are more apt to stiffen if the horse is allowed to stand, and moving muscle's dissipate heat better than stationary ones.
Does china retain heat better than glass?
no. glass retains the heat for almost twice as long.
Does black metal retain heat?
Black actually dissipates heat faster than other "colours" or say chrome.
Why is it that wood feels less hot than metal?
Because it is less dense. The ability of a material to absorb or retain heat is governed by its molecular density, and is known as "specific heat". Wood, which is cellulose, has a much lower density than metals, and will both heat more slowly and cool more quickly in air. Lighter metals, such as aluminum, similarly display a substantially lower ability to retain heat than denser metals such as iron. When cooling materials, light metals or porous wood can be effectively cooled by the air (a low specific heat), while other denser substances are more effectively cooled by water (higher specific heat, and can absorb heat by evaporating).
Does muscle jiggle more than fat?
no fat is more jigglely than muscle
How much total heat produce by 1 kg of human body weight?
That is not a straightforward answer because heat isn't produced by body weight but as a waste product of metabolism. The more metabolically active a tissue is, the more heat it will generate. So like muscle tissue will generate more heat than adipose (fat) tissue.
How much heat loss from muscle be an advantage for to humans rather than a disadvantage?
For heat loss to be an advantage to humans rather than a disadvantage, the heat lost must be equal to that produced.
Why do polar animals have smaller noses and ears than animals in warmer climate?
to stay warm/retain body heat.
Explain the advantages of using oil instead of water in storage radiators?
Oil will retain the heat longer than water.
