Metabolism

Anabolism is 

• the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
• the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism
• the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism
• a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
  

What is gastroenterology? 

• study of the digestive system
• study of the gastrointestine
• study of the digestive tract 
• study of the gastro

Metabolic rate increases as weight, height, and surface area increase.

• True
• False

Fat tissue has a lower metabolic activity than muscle tissue.

• True 
• False

Which of the following are paired correctly?

• Carbs- mouth where changes begin
• Fat- digestion begins in stomach- fatty acids and glycerol absorbed in small intestine
• Protein- changed to amino acids begins in the stomach
• All of the above 

Which of the following is NOT true of the liver?

• largest organ(besides skin)
•  located in right upper quadrant directly under diaphragm
• similar to the kidneys 
• where blood is brought to be detoxified 

Cellular respiration ...

• breaks down amino acids 
• make many substances vital to the body as a whole such as cholesterol
• produces ATP
• reduces blood flow and reduces heat loss