SBGR Metabolism Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
thermoregulation | Homeostatic maintenance of body temperature |
convection | Result of conductive heat loss |
evaporation | A movement of molecules from the liquid state to the gaseous state |
gout | Build up of insoluble uric acid crystals |
ghrelin (GREL-in) | Hormone secreted by the stomach, stimulates appetite |
mineral | Inorganic substance in nature |
vitamin | An essential organic nutrient that functions as a coenzyme in vital enzymatic reactions |
emulsification | The breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, uniformly distributed particles |
lipase | Breaks down triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids |
flatus | Intestinal gas |
catabolism | The breakdown of complex organic molecules into simpler components, accompanied by the release of energy |
anabolism | The synthesis of complex organic compounds from simpler precursors |
metabolism | The sum of all biochemical processes under way within the human body at any moment; includes anabolism and catabolism |
citric acid cycle | The reaction sequence that occurs in the matrix of mitochondria |
metabolites | All the molecules that can be synthesized or broken down by chemical reactions inside the body |
pepsin | Secreted by the parietal cells to break down complex proteins |
water-soluble vitamins | Vitamins B and C |
malnutrition | Unhealthy state resulting from inadequate or excessive absorption of one or more nutrients |
calorie | The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1gram of water by 1 degree Celsius |
complete protein | Provide all essential amino acids in sufficient quantities |
Warfarin | |
Tramadol | |
Levothyroxine | |
Rifabutin | |
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