Metabolism is the process by which
a. absorbed nutrients are used to break down body structures.
b. absorbed nutrients are used to break down and maintain body structures and func-tions.
c. excreted nutrients are used by the body for energy and to form and maintain body structures and functions.
d. absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy and to form and maintain body structures and functions.
D
Metabolism is the process by which absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy and to form and maintain body structures and functions. Absorbed nutrients are used to maintain body structures and functions, but not to break down body structures. Excreted nutrients are not avail-able to be used by the body.
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