Condition
Metabolism
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 25 April 20051 min read
Definition
Metabolism refers to all the physical and chemical processes within the body that create and use energy, such as:
- digesting food and nutrients
- eliminating waste through urine and feces
- breathing
- circulating blood
- regulating temperature
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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