Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
All the chemical reactions of the body
2
Q
What are the 2 types of metabolism?
A
Anabolism and catabolism
3
Q
What is anabolism?
A
Builds up and stores processess
4
Q
What is catabolism?
A
Breaking down and realesing stored energy
5
Q
What is BMR?
A
The calories you burn at rest
6
Q
What is REE influnced by? (4)
A
- heredity
- muscle mass/ weight
- exercise
- diet
7
Q
Metabolic diseases?
A
Diabetes and hypothyroidism (overacticve and underactive)
