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Metabolism
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the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body
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Catabolic Reactions
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break down large chemicals and release energy
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Anabolic Reactions
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build up large chemicals and require energy
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Ingestion
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the acquisition of food and other raw materials
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Digestion
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process of converting food into a usable soluble form so that it can pass through membranes in the digestive tract and enter the body
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Absorption
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the passage of nutrient molecules through the lining of the digestive tract into the body proper
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