It is important to avoid isostatic stretches because they

increase body and muscle temperature
extend a joint beyond its regular range of motion
exceed the stretchable limits of the tissues involved
stretch the muscle to its farthest point

In general, why does a tall person have a higher basal metabolic rate than a shorter person of the same weight? a. shorter people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a taller person. b. tall people are more active than shorter people. c. taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person. d. taller people eat more protein, which takes more energy to digest. e. shorter people eat less than tall people.