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    Metabolism reaction to foreign objects-A2080668 The elimination of foreign compounds like drugs and toxins from the body is essential since it is designed to protect the body against the potential toxicities that enter the system from the food ingested or through other means. When the food is consumed it is broken down in the stomach, absorbed by the small intestine and thereafter taken to the sliver where detoxification takes place. Therefore metabolism of these foreign compounds is important

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    Unit 5: Anatomy and Physiology (P4) Explain the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body In this task I am going to discuss the three systems involved in energy metabolism in the body. The chemical equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + O2 = E + CO2 + H2O OR Glucose + Oxygen = Energy + Carbon Dioxide + Water In order to release energy we need glucose which is a simple carbohydrate that is produced after digestion of food and we also need oxygen

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    prevalent drugs consumed around the world, and is frequently used by athletes in efforts to enhance their performance. It is defined by the Medical Dictionary as “A bitter white alkaloid, C8H10N4O2 that stimulates the central nervous system and body metabolism” (2010). Some believe that increasing their caffeine intake will then improve their energy and endurance levels during long-term sporting events such as running, biking, or swimming. Caffeine is found in an assortment of foods and drinks including

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    ClenCycle.com Five Myths of Metabolism, Which May Keep You Away From Losing Weight The calories calculators on the Internet will make you believe that your bodywork is to add and subtract calories. If you keep on eating high calorie food items your body will increase the weight. You eat more food without any exercise, you will gain weight. What they do not tell you is that your body perform other actions also. The most important factor to lose weight is your metabolic rate. Your metabolic may be

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    Also, there are two types of metabolism, anabolism and catabolism. “Anabolism turns smaller molecules into large molecules, such as fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Catabolism is the process of breaking down fat, protein, and carbs for energy” (newhealthadvisor.com). The pancreas plays a key role in determining how much glucose was consumed and therefore if insulin should be released for anabolism. So the pancreas is the deciding factor on whether or not metabolism will be anabolic or catabolic

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    a healthy lifestyle? Want to shed the extra pounds quickly? Looking to improve the metabolism? The answer to all these questions is in single product-Plexus Slim. What exactly is Plexus Slim? Plexus Slim is a power-packed health drink that not only promote the overall health but also an effective way to lose weight. Plexus Slim comes with a healthy microbiome activating formula that induces faster glucose metabolism in the body. The product is clinically proven with beneficial prebiotics microbes

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    undergoes hepatic as opposed to renal metabolism. The former process boasts a shorter half life than the latter through which metoprolol is quickly eliminated from the body (BHS, 2008). The drug is primarily administered to a patient orally and the majority of the dosage is rapidly absorbed in the GI tract. Once ingested and absorbed, metoprolol quickly disperses throughout the body. Approximately 10% of metoprolol in the blood binds to serum albumin. Metabolism of the drug in the body occurs through

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    Tryptophan Metabolism: Biosynthesis and Catabolism Tryptophan is one of the scarcest amino acids found in nature and is fundamental to most proteins found throughout vertebrates. This amino acid is crucial for sufficient growth in infants and to maintain nitrogen balance in adults. The IUPAC name for tryptophan is (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl) propanoic acid and this amino acid is often abbreviated as “Trp” or “W.” Amino acids are a vital component of living organisms and act as building blocks

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    Anatomy is “the study of the structure of the body and the physical relationships involved between body systems” (Waugh et al., 2006, pg. 4). Physiology is a subsection of biology that deals with the organs, structures and how it integrates with the human body to create life. The body is comprised of 10 major anatomical systems and they are: Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Nervous system, Urinary system, Immune system, Endocrine system, Reproductive system, Integumentary

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    The gut microbiome supplies the human host with metabolic capabilities beyond those encoded by its own genome (Khan et al., 2014). Because host metabolism is effectively regulated by the amalgamation of host and microbial genes (Khan et al., 2014), we should expect the gut microbiota to play a fundamental role in the health of its host. A compendium of research evidence demonstrates a compelling link between obesity and gut microbial composition. The connection between obesity and the gut microbiota

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