EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Question
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Which term refers to the body’s use of energy for energy and growth?
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Excretion
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Metabolism
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Digestion
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Respiration
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Humans obtain energy from three classes of fuel molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The potential chemical energy of these molecules is transformed into other forms, such as thermal, kinetic, and other chemical forms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Catabolism – This process is mainly involved in breaking down larger organic molecules into smaller molecules. This metabolic process releases energy. Anabolism – This process is mainly involved in building up or synthesizing compounds from simpler substances required by the cells.
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