A4-Energy in the body Flashcards
1
Q
What is Metabolism
A
Metabolism makes up all chemical reactions that occur in the body
2
Q
what hormones does anabolism involve
A
oestrogen
insulin
testosterone
growth hormone
3
Q
What hormone involves in catabolism
A
adrenaline
cortisol
cytokines
glycogen
4
Q
what is thermoregulation ?
A
It is the process of regulating the the temperature of the body
5
Q
What is the metabolic rate affected by?
A
gender age height, weight pregnancy, menstruation emotional state
6
Q
What is the basal metabolic Rate (BMR)
A
The rate of metabolism when an individual is at rest in a warn environment
7
Q
Describe what is energy
A
All the body systems require energy
energy produced is calculated in joules or kcal
