GREAT METABOLIC CHALLENGE Metabolism is a series of vital biochemical processes that take place in order to sustain life. During a marathon run‚ the individual relies on the breakdown of carbohydrates and lipids‚ in order to provide energy release in the form of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). This essay will focus on the role of mobilization and structures of both carbohydrates and lipids in the production of ATP. Mobilization of Carbohydrates When carbohydrates are consumed during a meal‚ catabolism
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Proteins Are the basic materials of every body cell. Body cells are constantly wearing out. As a result‚ they are continuously in need of replacement Of the six nutrients group‚ only proteins can make new cells rebuild tissue. By the age of 4 years‚ body protein content reaches the adult level of about 18% of body weight. An adequate supply of proteins in the daily diet is essential for the maintenance of health. The word protein is a Greek derivation and means “of first importance”. Composition
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development can be explained by biological influences which includes hormones and genes. The base line of biological influences in gender development is that biological sex is determined by sex chromosomes‚ XX for female and XY for males. But this approach also argues that genes and hormones are the main influence on gender roles and gender identity in gender development. A research by Ridley has found out that biological sex is determined by a single gene called SRY gene and argued that it also ultimately
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Metabolic Disease Luise Crinklaw Carrington College What is metabolic disease? Metabolic Disease or syndrome can strike anytime in a person’s lifetime from the very young to the very old and it has even been reported to affect animals. The disease itself takes on many forms and doesn’t affect each person the same way. Treatments vary according to each individual’s symptoms. Now let’s go into what exactly are metabolic disorders
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Introduction: Proteins are necklaces of amino acids – long chains molecules. Proteins are the basis of how biology get this done. As enzymes‚ they are the driving force behind all the biochemical reactions which make biology work. As structural elements‚ they are main constituents of our bones‚ muscles‚ hair‚ skin‚ and blood vessels. As antibodies‚ they recognize invading elements and allow the immune system to get rid of the unwanted invaders. For these reasons‚ scientists have sequenced the
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The purpose of this paper is to briefly discuss a tiny thing in your brain called the pituitary gland‚ talk about a few symptoms one may have if their pituitary gland is not functioning as it should‚ and what type of tests are done to help solve these issues. So have you ever just felt off‚ not like yourself‚ sluggish or irritable? Well good news it is probably just the pituitary gland that is acting up like a wayward teenager. While I may make light of this‚ it could be something extremely serious
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In this experiment‚ three different test subjects were used in order to look for significant metabolic changes when the test subjects were exposed to different drugs and physiological changes. In this test‚ three different rats were used to see the different metabolic rates when exposed to different drugs and hormones on a normal‚ healthy rat‚ a rat with no thyroid‚ and a rat with no hypophysis. The significance of this experiment is to show the difference in metabolism and metabolic rate in healthy
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Effect of Protein Intake on Strength‚ Body Composition and Endocrine Changes in Strength/Power Athletes Introduction: Proteins are often called the building blocks of the body. Protein consists of combinations of structures called amino acids that combine in various ways to make muscles‚ bone‚ tendons‚ skin‚ hair‚ and other tissues. They serve other functions as well including nutrient transportation and enzyme production. Adequate‚ regular protein intake is essential because it isn’t easily
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Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids‚ just a chain of ami. tacids makes up the primary structure. The secondary structure is formed by hydrogen bonds joining the chains in certain places to make an alpha helix or a beta sheet. The tertiary structure is formed by even more folding and joining of the chains to make a globular mass or fibrous mass. An example of this would be a carrier protein. Proteins are needed for many things they are needed in our diet for growth and repair of cells
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Running head: METABOLIC SYNDROME Metabolic Syndrome James Doucette College of Western Idaho Abstract Metabolic syndrome is an emerging diagnosis in the medical field that has effects on patient care. Becoming familiar with it and having it become a common part of patient care will‚ if used appropriately will increase the lives of those who have become affected with or are at risk of becoming diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of risks
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