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metabolism

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Extended time sitting and not moving around leads to changes in the body’s metabolism.

It shows that energy metabolism is probably more flexible than previously appreciated.

Some of the new work’s estimates of the geographic distribution of aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms, for instance, don’t entirely align with previous findings, he says.

Those looking to understand the fundamental purpose of sleep rarely seek answers in metabolism or other chemical processes.

Their findings dovetail with a stream of previous reports that have linked oxidation and insufficient sleep, in particular those of Everson, who grew interested in metabolism while in Rechtschaffen’s lab.

And, according to some research, higher insulin levels have been shown to suppress fat metabolism by up to 22 percent.

Now, sure, our metabolism slows as we grow older, but you can keep the weight off by eating right.

Cool OffIn addition to freshening up your face and body, showers can help stimulate the circulatory system and metabolism.

Codeine should not have been prescribed for these patients because its metabolism in children varies widely from person to person.

Because of the wide variability in codeine metabolism, its use as a cough suppressant is not recommended.

It is the principal waste-product of metabolism, and constitutes about one-half of all the solids excreted—about 30 gm.

Other factors being equal, the amount of urea indicates the activity of metabolism.

In disease, the amount of solids depends mainly upon the activity of metabolism and the ability of the kidneys to excrete.

Leading physiologists quite generally agree that phosphorus in the form of glycerophosphates influences metabolism very little.

There is no proof that the hypophosphites enter into general metabolism or affect disease processes in any way.

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On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to metabolism, such as: anabolism, catabolism, consumption, digestion, ingestion, and inhalation.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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