Metabolism

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

Homeostasis: the maintenance of a constant internal environment within set limits as a dynamic equilibrium

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Metabolism: process which derives energy and raw material from food and use them to support repair, growth and activity of the tissues of the body

Question 3

Catabolism

Answer 3

Catabolism: the breakdown of larger molecules to release energy and reducing power to leave smaller molecules

Question 4

Anabolism

Answer 4

Anabolism: using energy and reducing power to build up smaller molecule into larger ones
Catabolism drives anabolism

Question 5

Obesity

Answer 5

BMI>30

Question 6

Oxidation

Answer 6

Oxidation: removal of electrons or H

Question 7

Reduction

Answer 7

Reduction : addition of electrons or H

Question 8

Exergonic

Answer 8

Exergonic: energy release is greater than input

Question 9

Endergonic

Answer 9

Endergonic: energy release is less than input

Question 10

Hormone

Answer 10

Hormone: chemical messengers that travel in the bloodstream

Question 11

Epigenetics

Answer 11

Epigenetics: a stably inherited phenotype resulting from changes in the chromosome without altering the DNA sequence