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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body.
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METABOLISM
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Metabolism can be divided into ____ & ______
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CATABOLIC REACTION & ANABOLIC REACTION
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The acquisition of food and other raw materials
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INGESTION
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The process of converting food into a usable souluble form so that i can pass through membranes in the digestive tract and enter the body
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DIGESTION
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The passage of nutrient molecules through the lining of the digestive tract into the body proper. Absorbed moelducles pass through cless lining the digestive tract by diffusion or active transport
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ABSORPTION
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The circulation of essential compounds required to nourish the tissues, and the removal of waste products from the tissues
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TRANSPORT
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