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Human Anatomy W14: Metabolism and Nutrition

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  • Where does anabolism happen?
    Anabolism happens in the cytoplasm (the fluid part of the cell) and endoplasmic reticulum.
  • What three things does the liver do during catabolism?
    Converts excess amino acids into energy or waste, helps break down fats and carbohydrates, detoxifies byproducts from catabolic reactions.
  • What is ATP? What do the letters stand for?
    Your body's useable energy. Adenosine TriPhosphate.
  • Where is the main site for catabolism?
    The main site of catabolism is inside your cells, in tiny structures called mitochondria.
  • Choose catabolism or anabolism and explain how it works.
    Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
  • What do proteins turn into through digestion?
    Proteins become amino acids, which help build muscles and tissues.
  • What is metabolism? What happens to your metabolism over time?
    Metabolism is your body’s process of turning food into energy. It slows down!
  • What are the two main processes of metabolism?
    Catabolism and anabolism.
  • When & why does your body store fat?
    When you eat more calories than you burn; for energy later.
  • Explain cellular respiration.
    Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose and oxygen to produce energy (ATP).